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 | $229.73 | 4.483% | $240.0288 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
Purchase #2 | $144.27 | 4.208% | $150.3409 | $150.34 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
Purchase #3 | $157.73 | 11.105% | $175.2459 | $175.25 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
Purchase #4 | $118.69 | 8.285% | $128.5235 | $128.52 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
Purchase #5 | $217.56 | 9.680% | $238.6198 | $238.62 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
Purchase #6 | $15.69 | 3.235% | $16.1976 | $16.20 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
Purchase #7 | $95.29 | 5.344% | $100.3823 | $100.38 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.96 | $1,049.3388 | $1,049.34 | $1,049.35 | $1,049.20 |