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 | $139.38 | 3.450% | $144.1886 | $144.19 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
Purchase #2 | $39.90 | 5.846% | $42.2326 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
Purchase #3 | $39.60 | 13.427% | $44.9171 | $44.92 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
Purchase #4 | $154.69 | 12.260% | $173.655 | $173.66 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
Purchase #5 | $58.87 | 13.382% | $66.748 | $66.75 | $66.75 | $66.70 |
Purchase #6 | $96.48 | 13.436% | $109.4431 | $109.44 | $109.45 | $109.40 |
Purchase #7 | $14.32 | 10.667% | $15.8475 | $15.85 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $543.24 | $597.0319 | $597.04 | $597.05 | $596.90 |