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 | $138.28 | 3.778% | $143.5042 | $143.50 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
Purchase #2 | $199.83 | 6.691% | $213.2006 | $213.20 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
Purchase #3 | $103.40 | 10.214% | $113.9613 | $113.96 | $113.95 | $114.00 |
Purchase #4 | $51.98 | 3.773% | $53.9412 | $53.94 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
Purchase #5 | $124.51 | 8.222% | $134.7472 | $134.75 | $134.75 | $134.70 |
Purchase #6 | $131.88 | 5.286% | $138.8512 | $138.85 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
Purchase #7 | $217.33 | 11.322% | $241.9361 | $241.94 | $241.95 | $241.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.21 | $1,040.1418 | $1,040.14 | $1,040.15 | $1,040.10 |