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 | $35.98 | 11.714% | $40.1947 | $40.19 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
Purchase #2 | $221.47 | 5.724% | $234.1469 | $234.15 | $234.15 | $234.10 |
Purchase #3 | $80.27 | 9.817% | $88.1501 | $88.15 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
Purchase #4 | $164.86 | 8.693% | $179.1913 | $179.19 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
Purchase #5 | $127.44 | 8.608% | $138.41 | $138.41 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
Purchase #6 | $225.30 | 13.858% | $256.5221 | $256.52 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
Purchase #7 | $102.25 | 5.465% | $107.838 | $107.84 | $107.85 | $107.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $957.57 | $1,044.4531 | $1,044.45 | $1,044.45 | $1,044.40 |