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 | $38.93 | 4.749% | $40.7788 | $40.78 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
Purchase #2 | $119.47 | 5.244% | $125.735 | $125.74 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
Purchase #3 | $232.55 | 3.287% | $240.1939 | $240.19 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
Purchase #4 | $185.35 | 10.451% | $204.7209 | $204.72 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
Purchase #5 | $193.77 | 3.700% | $200.9395 | $200.94 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
Purchase #6 | $132.27 | 7.152% | $141.73 | $141.73 | $141.75 | $141.70 |
Purchase #7 | $169.28 | 12.588% | $190.589 | $190.59 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,071.62 | $1,144.6871 | $1,144.69 | $1,144.75 | $1,144.60 |