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 | $128.67 | 11.479% | $143.44 | $143.44 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
Purchase #2 | $209.32 | 5.623% | $221.0901 | $221.09 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
Purchase #3 | $162.33 | 6.310% | $172.573 | $172.57 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
Purchase #4 | $250.68 | 9.663% | $274.9032 | $274.90 | $274.90 | $274.90 |
Purchase #5 | $140.93 | 10.256% | $155.3838 | $155.38 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
Purchase #6 | $131.87 | 8.738% | $143.3928 | $143.39 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
Purchase #7 | $134.28 | 11.828% | $150.1626 | $150.16 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,158.08 | $1,260.9455 | $1,260.93 | $1,260.95 | $1,261.00 |