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 | $49.27 | 3.111% | $50.8028 | $50.80 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
Purchase #2 | $123.57 | 3.361% | $127.7232 | $127.72 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
Purchase #3 | $215.33 | 12.873% | $243.0494 | $243.05 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
Purchase #4 | $52.80 | 12.429% | $59.3625 | $59.36 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
Purchase #5 | $106.68 | 10.178% | $117.5379 | $117.54 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
Purchase #6 | $177.85 | 12.419% | $199.9372 | $199.94 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
Purchase #7 | $136.86 | 3.759% | $142.0046 | $142.00 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $862.36 | $940.4176 | $940.41 | $940.40 | $940.30 |