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 | $135.51 | 3.685% | $140.5035 | $140.50 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
Purchase #2 | $184.63 | 3.663% | $191.393 | $191.39 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
Purchase #3 | $57.76 | 10.558% | $63.8583 | $63.86 | $63.85 | $63.90 |
Purchase #4 | $18.65 | 3.756% | $19.3505 | $19.35 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
Purchase #5 | $71.42 | 9.807% | $78.4242 | $78.42 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
Purchase #6 | $239.66 | 6.581% | $255.432 | $255.43 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
Purchase #7 | $88.27 | 3.603% | $91.4504 | $91.45 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $795.90 | $840.4119 | $840.40 | $840.40 | $840.50 |