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 | $77.89 | 13.501% | $88.4059 | $88.41 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
Purchase #2 | $14.49 | 6.158% | $15.3823 | $15.38 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
Purchase #3 | $66.69 | 11.337% | $74.2506 | $74.25 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
Purchase #4 | $232.87 | 11.727% | $260.1787 | $260.18 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
Purchase #5 | $156.60 | 9.757% | $171.8795 | $171.88 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
Purchase #6 | $247.65 | 4.179% | $257.9993 | $258.00 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
Purchase #7 | $151.61 | 13.575% | $172.1911 | $172.19 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.80 | $1,040.2874 | $1,040.29 | $1,040.35 | $1,040.40 |