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 | $115.64 | 3.142% | $119.2734 | $119.27 | $119.25 | $119.30 |
Purchase #2 | $88.41 | 6.799% | $94.421 | $94.42 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
Purchase #3 | $156.67 | 12.253% | $175.8668 | $175.87 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
Purchase #4 | $248.62 | 5.786% | $263.0052 | $263.01 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
Purchase #5 | $216.83 | 13.530% | $246.1671 | $246.17 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
Purchase #6 | $133.70 | 6.522% | $142.4199 | $142.42 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
Purchase #7 | $38.33 | 10.723% | $42.4401 | $42.44 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.20 | $1,083.5935 | $1,083.60 | $1,083.50 | $1,083.60 |