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 | $30.73 | 5.365% | $32.3787 | $32.38 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
Purchase #2 | $247.46 | 12.161% | $277.5536 | $277.55 | $277.55 | $277.60 |
Purchase #3 | $184.76 | 6.295% | $196.3906 | $196.39 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
Purchase #4 | $173.80 | 5.517% | $183.3885 | $183.39 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
Purchase #5 | $82.78 | 6.136% | $87.8594 | $87.86 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
Purchase #6 | $146.43 | 5.400% | $154.3372 | $154.34 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
Purchase #7 | $183.90 | 13.319% | $208.3936 | $208.39 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,049.86 | $1,140.3016 | $1,140.30 | $1,140.35 | $1,140.40 |