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 | $33.71 | 12.129% | $37.7987 | $37.80 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
Purchase #2 | $199.74 | 10.110% | $219.9337 | $219.93 | $219.95 | $219.90 |
Purchase #3 | $249.50 | 12.453% | $280.5702 | $280.57 | $280.55 | $280.60 |
Purchase #4 | $26.44 | 9.466% | $28.9428 | $28.94 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
Purchase #5 | $205.26 | 8.854% | $223.4337 | $223.43 | $223.45 | $223.40 |
Purchase #6 | $148.77 | 8.233% | $161.0182 | $161.02 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
Purchase #7 | $178.43 | 3.300% | $184.3182 | $184.32 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,041.85 | $1,136.0155 | $1,136.01 | $1,136.00 | $1,135.90 |