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 | $132.90 | 8.354% | $144.0025 | $144.00 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
Purchase #2 | $95.39 | 4.553% | $99.7331 | $99.73 | $99.75 | $99.70 |
Purchase #3 | $13.27 | 4.409% | $13.8551 | $13.86 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
Purchase #4 | $236.87 | 3.478% | $245.1083 | $245.11 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
Purchase #5 | $230.63 | 8.540% | $250.3258 | $250.33 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
Purchase #6 | $249.74 | 12.136% | $280.0484 | $280.05 | $280.05 | $280.00 |
Purchase #7 | $141.81 | 3.186% | $146.3281 | $146.33 | $146.35 | $146.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,100.61 | $1,179.4013 | $1,179.41 | $1,179.45 | $1,179.30 |