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 | $134.47 | 7.404% | $144.4262 | $144.43 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
Purchase #2 | $114.64 | 10.373% | $126.5316 | $126.53 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
Purchase #3 | $217.37 | 10.488% | $240.1678 | $240.17 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
Purchase #4 | $77.62 | 9.857% | $85.271 | $85.27 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
Purchase #5 | $61.72 | 4.275% | $64.3585 | $64.36 | $64.35 | $64.40 |
Purchase #6 | $33.88 | 13.681% | $38.5151 | $38.52 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #7 | $148.70 | 7.805% | $160.306 | $160.31 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $788.40 | $859.5762 | $859.59 | $859.55 | $859.60 |