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 | $137.73 | 5.620% | $145.4704 | $145.47 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
Purchase #2 | $232.56 | 4.476% | $242.9694 | $242.97 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
Purchase #3 | $38.55 | 10.507% | $42.6004 | $42.60 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
Purchase #4 | $88.47 | 13.655% | $100.5506 | $100.55 | $100.55 | $100.60 |
Purchase #5 | $180.82 | 5.469% | $190.709 | $190.71 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
Purchase #6 | $165.70 | 4.527% | $173.2012 | $173.20 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
Purchase #7 | $176.86 | 3.417% | $182.9033 | $182.90 | $182.90 | $182.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,020.69 | $1,078.4043 | $1,078.40 | $1,078.35 | $1,078.50 |