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 | $35.26 | 4.417% | $36.8174 | $36.82 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
Purchase #2 | $119.65 | 5.417% | $126.1314 | $126.13 | $126.15 | $126.10 |
Purchase #3 | $190.26 | 12.373% | $213.8009 | $213.80 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
Purchase #4 | $165.50 | 5.769% | $175.0477 | $175.05 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
Purchase #5 | $245.52 | 10.683% | $271.7489 | $271.75 | $271.75 | $271.70 |
Purchase #6 | $141.99 | 8.280% | $153.7468 | $153.75 | $153.75 | $153.70 |
Purchase #7 | $142.46 | 6.787% | $152.1288 | $152.13 | $152.15 | $152.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,040.64 | $1,129.4219 | $1,129.43 | $1,129.45 | $1,129.20 |