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 | $37.59 | 7.215% | $40.3021 | $40.30 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
Purchase #2 | $243.91 | 9.278% | $266.54 | $266.54 | $266.55 | $266.50 |
Purchase #3 | $177.43 | 13.106% | $200.684 | $200.68 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
Purchase #4 | $184.86 | 12.363% | $207.7142 | $207.71 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
Purchase #5 | $189.60 | 4.802% | $198.7046 | $198.70 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
Purchase #6 | $250.30 | 8.742% | $272.1812 | $272.18 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
Purchase #7 | $203.42 | 9.242% | $222.2201 | $222.22 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,287.11 | $1,408.3462 | $1,408.33 | $1,408.35 | $1,408.30 |