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 | $134.29 | 3.848% | $139.4575 | $139.46 | $139.45 | $139.50 |
Purchase #2 | $50.43 | 6.270% | $53.592 | $53.59 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
Purchase #3 | $117.46 | 12.178% | $131.7643 | $131.76 | $131.75 | $131.80 |
Purchase #4 | $200.94 | 11.314% | $223.6744 | $223.67 | $223.65 | $223.70 |
Purchase #5 | $106.48 | 7.226% | $114.1742 | $114.17 | $114.15 | $114.20 |
Purchase #6 | $170.69 | 5.655% | $180.3425 | $180.34 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
Purchase #7 | $147.51 | 6.676% | $157.3578 | $157.36 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $927.80 | $1,000.3627 | $1,000.35 | $1,000.30 | $1,000.50 |