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 | $38.36 | 6.667% | $40.9175 | $40.92 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
Purchase #2 | $167.27 | 12.731% | $188.5651 | $188.57 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
Purchase #3 | $246.29 | 7.402% | $264.5204 | $264.52 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
Purchase #4 | $248.30 | 13.630% | $282.1433 | $282.14 | $282.15 | $282.10 |
Purchase #5 | $225.60 | 7.104% | $241.6266 | $241.63 | $241.65 | $241.60 |
Purchase #6 | $196.71 | 13.852% | $223.9583 | $223.96 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
Purchase #7 | $63.97 | 5.838% | $67.7046 | $67.70 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,186.50 | $1,309.4358 | $1,309.44 | $1,309.40 | $1,309.40 |