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 | $36.78 | 9.145% | $40.1435 | $40.14 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
Purchase #2 | $144.97 | 11.829% | $162.1185 | $162.12 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
Purchase #3 | $79.60 | 5.851% | $84.2574 | $84.26 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
Purchase #4 | $148.61 | 12.479% | $167.155 | $167.16 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
Purchase #5 | $115.29 | 4.462% | $120.4342 | $120.43 | $120.45 | $120.40 |
Purchase #6 | $223.56 | 7.300% | $239.8799 | $239.88 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
Purchase #7 | $17.53 | 6.337% | $18.6409 | $18.64 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $766.34 | $832.6294 | $832.63 | $832.65 | $832.60 |