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 | $82.91 | 7.856% | $89.4234 | $89.42 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
Purchase #2 | $101.32 | 11.750% | $113.2251 | $113.23 | $113.25 | $113.20 |
Purchase #3 | $207.73 | 3.378% | $214.7471 | $214.75 | $214.75 | $214.70 |
Purchase #4 | $155.40 | 10.550% | $171.7947 | $171.79 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
Purchase #5 | $242.45 | 5.747% | $256.3836 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
Purchase #6 | $244.77 | 6.394% | $260.4206 | $260.42 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
Purchase #7 | $122.84 | 9.417% | $134.4078 | $134.41 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,157.42 | $1,240.4023 | $1,240.40 | $1,240.40 | $1,240.30 |