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 | $40.49 | 8.119% | $43.7774 | $43.78 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
Purchase #2 | $250.71 | 13.621% | $284.8592 | $284.86 | $284.85 | $284.90 |
Purchase #3 | $229.72 | 4.472% | $239.9931 | $239.99 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
Purchase #4 | $6.75 | 6.635% | $7.1979 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
Purchase #5 | $201.32 | 13.346% | $228.1882 | $228.19 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
Purchase #6 | $165.71 | 10.391% | $182.9289 | $182.93 | $182.95 | $182.90 |
Purchase #7 | $93.70 | 8.405% | $101.5755 | $101.58 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.40 | $1,088.5202 | $1,088.53 | $1,088.60 | $1,088.60 |