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 | $57.26 | 3.800% | $59.4359 | $59.44 | $59.45 | $59.40 |
Purchase #2 | $132.82 | 5.774% | $140.489 | $140.49 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
Purchase #3 | $95.48 | 5.128% | $100.3762 | $100.38 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
Purchase #4 | $135.36 | 10.670% | $149.8029 | $149.80 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
Purchase #5 | $44.98 | 7.121% | $48.183 | $48.18 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
Purchase #6 | $174.38 | 12.481% | $196.1444 | $196.14 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
Purchase #7 | $142.79 | 12.360% | $160.4388 | $160.44 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $783.07 | $854.8702 | $854.87 | $854.95 | $854.80 |