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 | $227.56 | 5.625% | $240.3603 | $240.36 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
Purchase #2 | $150.68 | 11.838% | $168.5175 | $168.52 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #3 | $89.38 | 10.168% | $98.4682 | $98.47 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
Purchase #4 | $60.74 | 9.587% | $66.5631 | $66.56 | $66.55 | $66.60 |
Purchase #5 | $21.70 | 12.579% | $24.4296 | $24.43 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
Purchase #6 | $229.81 | 7.320% | $246.6321 | $246.63 | $246.65 | $246.60 |
Purchase #7 | $174.59 | 8.593% | $189.5925 | $189.59 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $954.46 | $1,034.5633 | $1,034.56 | $1,034.55 | $1,034.60 |