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 | $127.99 | 12.852% | $144.4393 | $144.44 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
Purchase #2 | $51.88 | 5.838% | $54.9088 | $54.91 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
Purchase #3 | $87.36 | 4.861% | $91.6066 | $91.61 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
Purchase #4 | $244.29 | 10.775% | $270.6122 | $270.61 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
Purchase #5 | $216.75 | 4.198% | $225.8492 | $225.85 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
Purchase #6 | $138.50 | 6.311% | $147.2407 | $147.24 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
Purchase #7 | $135.43 | 7.455% | $145.5263 | $145.53 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.20 | $1,080.1831 | $1,080.19 | $1,080.20 | $1,080.00 |