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 | $125.86 | 3.325% | $130.0448 | $130.04 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
Purchase #2 | $140.86 | 6.730% | $150.3399 | $150.34 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
Purchase #3 | $222.90 | 4.272% | $232.4223 | $232.42 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
Purchase #4 | $81.45 | 11.523% | $90.8355 | $90.84 | $90.85 | $90.80 |
Purchase #5 | $248.96 | 8.635% | $270.4577 | $270.46 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
Purchase #6 | $64.59 | 4.647% | $67.5915 | $67.59 | $67.60 | $67.60 |
Purchase #7 | $191.55 | 3.135% | $197.5551 | $197.56 | $197.55 | $197.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,076.17 | $1,139.2468 | $1,139.25 | $1,139.25 | $1,139.20 |