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 | $163.37 | 3.695% | $169.4065 | $169.41 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
Purchase #2 | $37.60 | 11.715% | $42.0048 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Purchase #3 | $220.47 | 9.579% | $241.5888 | $241.59 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
Purchase #4 | $5.40 | 13.572% | $6.1329 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
Purchase #5 | $129.95 | 11.142% | $144.429 | $144.43 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
Purchase #6 | $223.98 | 9.156% | $244.4876 | $244.49 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
Purchase #7 | $242.83 | 3.481% | $251.2829 | $251.28 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,023.60 | $1,099.3325 | $1,099.33 | $1,099.40 | $1,099.30 |