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 | $183.80 | 3.586% | $190.3911 | $190.39 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
Purchase #2 | $167.62 | 9.375% | $183.3344 | $183.33 | $183.35 | $183.30 |
Purchase #3 | $162.38 | 9.765% | $178.2364 | $178.24 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
Purchase #4 | $38.77 | 3.841% | $40.2592 | $40.26 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
Purchase #5 | $7.90 | 4.698% | $8.2711 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
Purchase #6 | $119.28 | 3.560% | $123.5264 | $123.53 | $123.55 | $123.50 |
Purchase #7 | $86.65 | 12.468% | $97.4535 | $97.45 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $766.40 | $821.4721 | $821.47 | $821.50 | $821.50 |