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 | $129.90 | 5.723% | $137.3342 | $137.33 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
Purchase #2 | $176.69 | 11.740% | $197.4334 | $197.43 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
Purchase #3 | $104.99 | 9.451% | $114.9126 | $114.91 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
Purchase #4 | $191.41 | 11.205% | $212.8575 | $212.86 | $212.85 | $212.90 |
Purchase #5 | $101.48 | 6.775% | $108.3553 | $108.36 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
Purchase #6 | $172.87 | 9.762% | $189.7456 | $189.75 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
Purchase #7 | $71.37 | 10.449% | $78.8275 | $78.83 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.71 | $1,039.4661 | $1,039.47 | $1,039.50 | $1,039.40 |