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 | $225.39 | 6.657% | $240.3942 | $240.39 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
Purchase #2 | $49.91 | 13.169% | $56.4826 | $56.48 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
Purchase #3 | $64.55 | 12.381% | $72.5419 | $72.54 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
Purchase #4 | $140.87 | 6.784% | $150.4266 | $150.43 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
Purchase #5 | $122.28 | 5.443% | $128.9357 | $128.94 | $128.95 | $128.90 |
Purchase #6 | $28.38 | 12.674% | $31.9769 | $31.98 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
Purchase #7 | $157.57 | 13.656% | $179.0878 | $179.09 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $788.95 | $859.8457 | $859.85 | $859.95 | $859.80 |