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 | $139.45 | 6.618% | $148.6788 | $148.68 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
Purchase #2 | $126.60 | 12.829% | $142.8415 | $142.84 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
Purchase #3 | $104.73 | 7.692% | $112.7858 | $112.79 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
Purchase #4 | $73.51 | 5.754% | $77.7398 | $77.74 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
Purchase #5 | $218.26 | 13.685% | $248.1289 | $248.13 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
Purchase #6 | $193.45 | 12.161% | $216.9755 | $216.98 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
Purchase #7 | $126.70 | 11.490% | $141.2578 | $141.26 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $982.70 | $1,088.4081 | $1,088.42 | $1,088.50 | $1,088.40 |