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 | $179.57 | 5.455% | $189.3655 | $189.37 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
Purchase #2 | $142.78 | 7.188% | $153.043 | $153.04 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
Purchase #3 | $139.30 | 9.675% | $152.7773 | $152.78 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
Purchase #4 | $131.32 | 4.424% | $137.1296 | $137.13 | $137.15 | $137.10 |
Purchase #5 | $249.51 | 4.164% | $259.8996 | $259.90 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
Purchase #6 | $84.83 | 12.519% | $95.4499 | $95.45 | $95.45 | $95.40 |
Purchase #7 | $71.49 | 3.125% | $73.7241 | $73.72 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.80 | $1,061.3890 | $1,061.39 | $1,061.40 | $1,061.30 |