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 | $125.82 | 5.375% | $132.5828 | $132.58 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
Purchase #2 | $139.27 | 3.851% | $144.6333 | $144.63 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
Purchase #3 | $86.44 | 4.193% | $90.0644 | $90.06 | $90.05 | $90.10 |
Purchase #4 | $250.43 | 12.530% | $281.8089 | $281.81 | $281.80 | $281.80 |
Purchase #5 | $126.84 | 9.314% | $138.6539 | $138.65 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
Purchase #6 | $210.96 | 5.748% | $223.086 | $223.09 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
Purchase #7 | $69.33 | 12.751% | $78.1703 | $78.17 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,009.09 | $1,088.9996 | $1,088.99 | $1,089.00 | $1,089.10 |