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 | $229.89 | 4.604% | $240.4741 | $240.47 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
Purchase #2 | $15.51 | 13.466% | $17.5986 | $17.60 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
Purchase #3 | $183.88 | 3.520% | $190.3526 | $190.35 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
Purchase #4 | $51.37 | 13.531% | $58.3209 | $58.32 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
Purchase #5 | $110.35 | 8.614% | $119.8555 | $119.86 | $119.85 | $119.90 |
Purchase #6 | $120.68 | 5.143% | $126.8866 | $126.89 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
Purchase #7 | $221.91 | 5.230% | $233.5159 | $233.52 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $933.59 | $987.0042 | $987.01 | $986.95 | $987.10 |