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 | $134.55 | 4.400% | $140.4702 | $140.47 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
Purchase #2 | $204.50 | 8.357% | $221.5901 | $221.59 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
Purchase #3 | $203.26 | 12.373% | $228.4094 | $228.41 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
Purchase #4 | $59.83 | 5.488% | $63.1135 | $63.11 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
Purchase #5 | $35.33 | 13.200% | $39.9936 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Purchase #6 | $219.31 | 6.429% | $233.4094 | $233.41 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
Purchase #7 | $140.91 | 7.826% | $151.9376 | $151.94 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $997.69 | $1,078.9238 | $1,078.92 | $1,078.90 | $1,078.90 |