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 | $224.96 | 6.687% | $240.0031 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
Purchase #2 | $147.51 | 3.300% | $152.3778 | $152.38 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
Purchase #3 | $125.88 | 11.179% | $139.9521 | $139.95 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
Purchase #4 | $186.92 | 13.754% | $212.629 | $212.63 | $212.65 | $212.60 |
Purchase #5 | $230.83 | 6.265% | $245.2915 | $245.29 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
Purchase #6 | $146.49 | 9.112% | $159.8382 | $159.84 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
Purchase #7 | $224.63 | 12.217% | $252.073 | $252.07 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,287.22 | $1,402.1647 | $1,402.16 | $1,402.20 | $1,402.20 |