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 | $227.88 | 5.339% | $240.0465 | $240.05 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
Purchase #2 | $187.57 | 4.687% | $196.3614 | $196.36 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
Purchase #3 | $136.86 | 11.643% | $152.7946 | $152.79 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
Purchase #4 | $126.39 | 8.725% | $137.4175 | $137.42 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
Purchase #5 | $173.40 | 3.476% | $179.4274 | $179.43 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
Purchase #6 | $147.63 | 7.110% | $158.1265 | $158.13 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
Purchase #7 | $124.91 | 7.119% | $133.8023 | $133.80 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,124.64 | $1,197.9762 | $1,197.98 | $1,198.00 | $1,197.90 |