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 | $229.58 | 4.725% | $240.4277 | $240.43 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
Purchase #2 | $40.70 | 6.625% | $43.3964 | $43.40 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
Purchase #3 | $147.55 | 7.465% | $158.5646 | $158.56 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
Purchase #4 | $127.85 | 13.379% | $144.9551 | $144.96 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
Purchase #5 | $86.73 | 3.670% | $89.913 | $89.91 | $89.90 | $89.90 |
Purchase #6 | $126.94 | 12.468% | $142.7669 | $142.77 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
Purchase #7 | $60.68 | 11.652% | $67.7504 | $67.75 | $67.75 | $67.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $820.03 | $887.7741 | $887.78 | $887.75 | $887.90 |