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 | $38.85 | 5.304% | $40.9106 | $40.91 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
Purchase #2 | $48.65 | 13.525% | $55.2299 | $55.23 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
Purchase #3 | $244.79 | 4.503% | $255.8129 | $255.81 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
Purchase #4 | $116.67 | 6.596% | $124.3656 | $124.37 | $124.35 | $124.40 |
Purchase #5 | $217.80 | 11.867% | $243.6463 | $243.65 | $243.65 | $243.60 |
Purchase #6 | $241.84 | 6.123% | $256.6479 | $256.65 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
Purchase #7 | $192.80 | 8.458% | $209.107 | $209.11 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,101.40 | $1,185.7202 | $1,185.73 | $1,185.70 | $1,185.60 |