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 | $138.62 | 3.303% | $143.1986 | $143.20 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
Purchase #2 | $37.43 | 12.231% | $42.0081 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Purchase #3 | $71.97 | 9.653% | $78.9173 | $78.92 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
Purchase #4 | $41.84 | 3.316% | $43.2274 | $43.23 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
Purchase #5 | $16.35 | 13.410% | $18.5425 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
Purchase #6 | $141.98 | 5.824% | $150.2489 | $150.25 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
Purchase #7 | $20.81 | 9.354% | $22.7566 | $22.76 | $22.75 | $22.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $469.00 | $498.8994 | $498.91 | $498.90 | $498.80 |