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 | $54.80 | 10.175% | $60.3759 | $60.38 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
Purchase #2 | $141.46 | 4.179% | $147.3716 | $147.37 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
Purchase #3 | $16.32 | 9.404% | $17.8547 | $17.85 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
Purchase #4 | $224.99 | 9.586% | $246.5575 | $246.56 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
Purchase #5 | $147.78 | 6.852% | $157.9059 | $157.91 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
Purchase #6 | $183.39 | 5.340% | $193.183 | $193.18 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
Purchase #7 | $153.63 | 4.173% | $160.041 | $160.04 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $922.37 | $983.2896 | $983.29 | $983.30 | $983.40 |