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 | $125.72 | 7.393% | $135.0145 | $135.01 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
Purchase #2 | $90.59 | 10.114% | $99.7523 | $99.75 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
Purchase #3 | $242.58 | 5.741% | $256.5065 | $256.51 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
Purchase #4 | $153.89 | 9.666% | $168.765 | $168.77 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
Purchase #5 | $150.95 | 12.671% | $170.0769 | $170.08 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
Purchase #6 | $243.47 | 7.397% | $261.4795 | $261.48 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
Purchase #7 | $246.65 | 4.154% | $256.8958 | $256.90 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,253.85 | $1,348.4905 | $1,348.50 | $1,348.50 | $1,348.60 |