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 | $178.93 | 5.267% | $188.3542 | $188.35 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
Purchase #2 | $172.97 | 8.386% | $187.4753 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
Purchase #3 | $35.95 | 12.380% | $40.4006 | $40.40 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #4 | $37.92 | 10.709% | $41.9809 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Purchase #5 | $240.81 | 8.145% | $260.424 | $260.42 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
Purchase #6 | $40.29 | 7.643% | $43.3694 | $43.37 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
Purchase #7 | $91.47 | 7.505% | $98.3348 | $98.33 | $98.35 | $98.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $798.34 | $860.3392 | $860.33 | $860.35 | $860.40 |