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 | $133.88 | 5.690% | $141.4978 | $141.50 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
Purchase #2 | $219.67 | 4.800% | $230.2142 | $230.21 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
Purchase #3 | $78.63 | 8.171% | $85.0549 | $85.05 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
Purchase #4 | $130.54 | 9.171% | $142.5118 | $142.51 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
Purchase #5 | $156.58 | 9.133% | $170.8805 | $170.88 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
Purchase #6 | $72.76 | 12.437% | $81.8092 | $81.81 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
Purchase #7 | $221.84 | 3.622% | $229.875 | $229.88 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,013.90 | $1,081.8434 | $1,081.84 | $1,081.85 | $1,081.90 |