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 | $123.40 | 13.524% | $140.0886 | $140.09 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
Purchase #2 | $106.35 | 7.152% | $113.9562 | $113.96 | $113.95 | $114.00 |
Purchase #3 | $202.62 | 8.663% | $220.173 | $220.17 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
Purchase #4 | $218.68 | 3.439% | $226.2004 | $226.20 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
Purchase #5 | $180.77 | 3.596% | $187.2705 | $187.27 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
Purchase #6 | $240.83 | 7.449% | $258.7694 | $258.77 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
Purchase #7 | $88.68 | 6.109% | $94.0975 | $94.10 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,161.33 | $1,240.5556 | $1,240.56 | $1,240.50 | $1,240.70 |