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 | $139.75 | 5.300% | $147.1568 | $147.16 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
Purchase #2 | $94.79 | 4.121% | $98.6963 | $98.70 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
Purchase #3 | $210.97 | 5.232% | $222.008 | $222.01 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
Purchase #4 | $244.36 | 5.122% | $256.8761 | $256.88 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
Purchase #5 | $184.54 | 10.764% | $204.4039 | $204.40 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
Purchase #6 | $228.61 | 13.206% | $258.8002 | $258.80 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
Purchase #7 | $174.93 | 9.421% | $191.4102 | $191.41 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,277.95 | $1,379.3515 | $1,379.36 | $1,379.35 | $1,379.40 |