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 | $35.30 | 5.410% | $37.2097 | $37.21 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
Purchase #2 | $125.85 | 11.183% | $139.9238 | $139.92 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
Purchase #3 | $86.43 | 9.314% | $94.4801 | $94.48 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
Purchase #4 | $179.82 | 4.217% | $187.403 | $187.40 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
Purchase #5 | $208.41 | 5.189% | $219.2244 | $219.22 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
Purchase #6 | $128.45 | 4.175% | $133.8128 | $133.81 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
Purchase #7 | $238.75 | 12.554% | $268.7227 | $268.72 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.01 | $1,080.7765 | $1,080.76 | $1,080.70 | $1,080.70 |