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 | $129.63 | 4.495% | $135.4569 | $135.46 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
Purchase #2 | $248.39 | 8.119% | $268.5568 | $268.56 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
Purchase #3 | $153.62 | 6.529% | $163.6498 | $163.65 | $163.65 | $163.60 |
Purchase #4 | $240.86 | 12.179% | $270.1943 | $270.19 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
Purchase #5 | $129.53 | 5.144% | $136.193 | $136.19 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
Purchase #6 | $54.91 | 11.720% | $61.3455 | $61.35 | $61.35 | $61.30 |
Purchase #7 | $13.37 | 3.437% | $13.8295 | $13.83 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.31 | $1,049.2258 | $1,049.23 | $1,049.25 | $1,049.20 |