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 | $232.58 | 3.378% | $240.4366 | $240.44 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
Purchase #2 | $91.73 | 12.525% | $103.2192 | $103.22 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
Purchase #3 | $94.52 | 7.614% | $101.7168 | $101.72 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
Purchase #4 | $165.61 | 4.292% | $172.718 | $172.72 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
Purchase #5 | $206.39 | 10.254% | $227.5532 | $227.55 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
Purchase #6 | $37.61 | 6.224% | $39.9508 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
Purchase #7 | $145.89 | 5.585% | $154.038 | $154.04 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.33 | $1,039.6326 | $1,039.64 | $1,039.60 | $1,039.60 |