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 | $212.37 | 5.658% | $224.3859 | $224.39 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
Purchase #2 | $151.94 | 13.231% | $172.0432 | $172.04 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
Purchase #3 | $49.59 | 12.115% | $55.5978 | $55.60 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
Purchase #4 | $35.78 | 4.196% | $37.2813 | $37.28 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
Purchase #5 | $241.68 | 7.364% | $259.4773 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
Purchase #6 | $188.62 | 6.377% | $200.6483 | $200.65 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
Purchase #7 | $140.69 | 13.747% | $160.0307 | $160.03 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,020.67 | $1,109.4645 | $1,109.47 | $1,109.55 | $1,109.40 |