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 | $123.31 | 6.599% | $131.4472 | $131.45 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
Purchase #2 | $167.50 | 8.271% | $181.3539 | $181.35 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
Purchase #3 | $59.59 | 13.436% | $67.5965 | $67.60 | $67.60 | $67.60 |
Purchase #4 | $133.88 | 4.555% | $139.9782 | $139.98 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
Purchase #5 | $59.52 | 9.137% | $64.9583 | $64.96 | $64.95 | $65.00 |
Purchase #6 | $225.64 | 13.786% | $256.7467 | $256.75 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
Purchase #7 | $195.99 | 7.350% | $210.3953 | $210.40 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $965.43 | $1,052.4761 | $1,052.49 | $1,052.50 | $1,052.50 |