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 | $120.79 | 6.271% | $128.3647 | $128.36 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
Purchase #2 | $171.34 | 11.596% | $191.2086 | $191.21 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
Purchase #3 | $36.38 | 12.416% | $40.8969 | $40.90 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
Purchase #4 | $53.55 | 3.470% | $55.4082 | $55.41 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
Purchase #5 | $199.55 | 10.216% | $219.936 | $219.94 | $219.95 | $219.90 |
Purchase #6 | $165.75 | 4.651% | $173.459 | $173.46 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
Purchase #7 | $231.68 | 3.600% | $240.0205 | $240.02 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $979.04 | $1,049.2939 | $1,049.30 | $1,049.25 | $1,049.30 |