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 | $140.60 | 9.800% | $154.3788 | $154.38 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
Purchase #2 | $120.67 | 4.595% | $126.2148 | $126.21 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
Purchase #3 | $239.38 | 10.425% | $264.3354 | $264.34 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
Purchase #4 | $35.66 | 13.488% | $40.4698 | $40.47 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
Purchase #5 | $161.30 | 8.852% | $175.5783 | $175.58 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
Purchase #6 | $80.72 | 7.254% | $86.5754 | $86.58 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
Purchase #7 | $84.45 | 7.544% | $90.8209 | $90.82 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $862.78 | $938.3734 | $938.38 | $938.40 | $938.40 |