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 | $152.81 | 5.287% | $160.8891 | $160.89 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
Purchase #2 | $73.81 | 12.868% | $83.3079 | $83.31 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
Purchase #3 | $97.42 | 13.651% | $110.7188 | $110.72 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
Purchase #4 | $45.34 | 6.357% | $48.2223 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
Purchase #5 | $239.47 | 7.438% | $257.2818 | $257.28 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
Purchase #6 | $131.80 | 4.229% | $137.3738 | $137.37 | $137.35 | $137.40 |
Purchase #7 | $39.84 | 5.132% | $41.8846 | $41.88 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $780.49 | $839.6783 | $839.67 | $839.65 | $839.70 |