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 | $132.75 | 7.341% | $142.4952 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
Purchase #2 | $166.56 | 13.544% | $189.1189 | $189.12 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
Purchase #3 | $173.94 | 10.468% | $192.148 | $192.15 | $192.15 | $192.10 |
Purchase #4 | $138.30 | 6.125% | $146.7709 | $146.77 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
Purchase #5 | $127.34 | 3.846% | $132.2375 | $132.24 | $132.25 | $132.20 |
Purchase #6 | $240.86 | 9.818% | $264.5076 | $264.51 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
Purchase #7 | $80.43 | 10.164% | $88.6049 | $88.60 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,060.18 | $1,155.8830 | $1,155.89 | $1,155.85 | $1,155.80 |