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 | $133.25 | 8.374% | $144.4084 | $144.41 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
Purchase #2 | $152.40 | 11.552% | $170.0052 | $170.01 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
Purchase #3 | $189.66 | 9.435% | $207.5544 | $207.55 | $207.55 | $207.60 |
Purchase #4 | $240.31 | 3.717% | $249.2423 | $249.24 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
Purchase #5 | $29.50 | 6.729% | $31.4851 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
Purchase #6 | $116.69 | 12.602% | $131.3953 | $131.40 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
Purchase #7 | $73.49 | 9.255% | $80.2915 | $80.29 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $935.30 | $1,014.3822 | $1,014.39 | $1,014.40 | $1,014.40 |