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 | $135.73 | 3.425% | $140.3788 | $140.38 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
Purchase #2 | $155.92 | 3.637% | $161.5908 | $161.59 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
Purchase #3 | $31.88 | 8.681% | $34.6475 | $34.65 | $34.65 | $34.60 |
Purchase #4 | $197.89 | 6.809% | $211.3643 | $211.36 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
Purchase #5 | $20.59 | 8.813% | $22.4046 | $22.40 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
Purchase #6 | $204.84 | 13.256% | $231.9936 | $231.99 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
Purchase #7 | $228.65 | 10.519% | $252.7017 | $252.70 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $975.50 | $1,055.0813 | $1,055.07 | $1,055.10 | $1,055.10 |