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 | $134.30 | 5.446% | $141.614 | $141.61 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
Purchase #2 | $185.90 | 10.406% | $205.2448 | $205.24 | $205.25 | $205.20 |
Purchase #3 | $225.48 | 10.510% | $249.1779 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
Purchase #4 | $248.94 | 3.166% | $256.8214 | $256.82 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
Purchase #5 | $127.41 | 12.210% | $142.9668 | $142.97 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
Purchase #6 | $78.73 | 6.434% | $83.7955 | $83.80 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
Purchase #7 | $98.53 | 3.440% | $101.9194 | $101.92 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,099.29 | $1,181.5398 | $1,181.54 | $1,181.50 | $1,181.50 |