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 | $138.90 | 3.694% | $144.031 | $144.03 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
Purchase #2 | $151.64 | 9.119% | $165.4681 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
Purchase #3 | $175.81 | 4.390% | $183.5281 | $183.53 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
Purchase #4 | $53.45 | 6.725% | $57.0445 | $57.04 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
Purchase #5 | $140.35 | 3.477% | $145.23 | $145.23 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
Purchase #6 | $215.85 | 10.618% | $238.769 | $238.77 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
Purchase #7 | $49.55 | 12.502% | $55.7447 | $55.74 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $925.55 | $989.8154 | $989.81 | $989.85 | $989.70 |