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 | $123.53 | 5.585% | $130.4292 | $130.43 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
Purchase #2 | $221.85 | 7.597% | $238.7039 | $238.70 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
Purchase #3 | $239.86 | 11.596% | $267.6742 | $267.67 | $267.65 | $267.70 |
Purchase #4 | $156.78 | 9.749% | $172.0645 | $172.06 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
Purchase #5 | $72.86 | 7.525% | $78.3427 | $78.34 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
Purchase #6 | $245.40 | 4.599% | $256.6859 | $256.69 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
Purchase #7 | $240.30 | 4.269% | $250.5584 | $250.56 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,300.58 | $1,394.4588 | $1,394.45 | $1,394.45 | $1,394.50 |