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 | $139.95 | 7.575% | $150.5512 | $150.55 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
Purchase #2 | $36.52 | 9.590% | $40.0223 | $40.02 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Purchase #3 | $156.48 | 6.274% | $166.2976 | $166.30 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
Purchase #4 | $19.60 | 4.128% | $20.4091 | $20.41 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
Purchase #5 | $199.55 | 3.418% | $206.3706 | $206.37 | $206.35 | $206.40 |
Purchase #6 | $94.36 | 5.563% | $99.6092 | $99.61 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
Purchase #7 | $227.78 | 5.470% | $240.2396 | $240.24 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $874.24 | $923.4996 | $923.50 | $923.45 | $923.50 |