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 | $132.72 | 5.778% | $140.3886 | $140.39 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
Purchase #2 | $29.41 | 13.164% | $33.2815 | $33.28 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
Purchase #3 | $103.61 | 7.655% | $111.5413 | $111.54 | $111.55 | $111.50 |
Purchase #4 | $57.28 | 5.529% | $60.447 | $60.45 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
Purchase #5 | $139.32 | 4.438% | $145.503 | $145.50 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
Purchase #6 | $249.34 | 7.302% | $267.5468 | $267.55 | $267.55 | $267.50 |
Purchase #7 | $248.94 | 13.111% | $281.5785 | $281.58 | $281.60 | $281.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.62 | $1,040.2867 | $1,040.29 | $1,040.35 | $1,040.20 |