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 | $131.35 | 6.591% | $140.0073 | $140.01 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
Purchase #2 | $127.40 | 11.672% | $142.2701 | $142.27 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
Purchase #3 | $233.54 | 13.756% | $265.6658 | $265.67 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
Purchase #4 | $198.88 | 13.539% | $225.8064 | $225.81 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
Purchase #5 | $170.97 | 12.155% | $191.7514 | $191.75 | $191.75 | $191.80 |
Purchase #6 | $65.71 | 3.530% | $68.0296 | $68.03 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
Purchase #7 | $75.36 | 8.870% | $82.0444 | $82.04 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.21 | $1,115.5750 | $1,115.58 | $1,115.55 | $1,115.60 |