Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $38.62 | 4.342% | $40.2969 | $40.30 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
Purchase #2 | $149.76 | 13.399% | $169.8263 | $169.83 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
Purchase #3 | $214.70 | 5.472% | $226.4484 | $226.45 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
Purchase #4 | $188.42 | 12.463% | $211.9028 | $211.90 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
Purchase #5 | $200.61 | 7.316% | $215.2866 | $215.29 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
Purchase #6 | $151.56 | 12.448% | $170.4262 | $170.43 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
Purchase #7 | $10.33 | 5.197% | $10.8669 | $10.87 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $954.00 | $1,045.0541 | $1,045.07 | $1,045.10 | $1,045.00 |