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 | $36.80 | 10.833% | $40.7865 | $40.79 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
Purchase #2 | $176.66 | 13.400% | $200.3324 | $200.33 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
Purchase #3 | $221.51 | 3.249% | $228.7069 | $228.71 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
Purchase #4 | $156.45 | 7.426% | $168.068 | $168.07 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
Purchase #5 | $154.68 | 8.723% | $168.1727 | $168.17 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
Purchase #6 | $239.47 | 11.112% | $266.0799 | $266.08 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
Purchase #7 | $134.72 | 8.311% | $145.9166 | $145.92 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,120.29 | $1,218.0630 | $1,218.07 | $1,218.05 | $1,218.10 |