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 | $123.62 | 3.870% | $128.4041 | $128.40 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
Purchase #2 | $160.25 | 4.449% | $167.3795 | $167.38 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
Purchase #3 | $188.46 | 5.512% | $198.8479 | $198.85 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
Purchase #4 | $227.75 | 12.855% | $257.0273 | $257.03 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
Purchase #5 | $111.27 | 3.465% | $115.1255 | $115.13 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
Purchase #6 | $59.64 | 3.301% | $61.6087 | $61.61 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
Purchase #7 | $77.47 | 12.851% | $87.4257 | $87.43 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.46 | $1,015.8187 | $1,015.83 | $1,015.90 | $1,015.70 |