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 | $35.89 | 6.378% | $38.1791 | $38.18 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
Purchase #2 | $248.75 | 3.160% | $256.6105 | $256.61 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
Purchase #3 | $225.60 | 5.734% | $238.5359 | $238.54 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
Purchase #4 | $196.71 | 6.870% | $210.224 | $210.22 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
Purchase #5 | $182.57 | 11.826% | $204.1607 | $204.16 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
Purchase #6 | $151.75 | 13.290% | $171.9176 | $171.92 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
Purchase #7 | $173.62 | 11.814% | $194.1315 | $194.13 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,214.89 | $1,313.7593 | $1,313.76 | $1,313.75 | $1,313.70 |