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 | $134.50 | 6.693% | $143.5021 | $143.50 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
Purchase #2 | $102.70 | 5.700% | $108.5539 | $108.55 | $108.55 | $108.60 |
Purchase #3 | $110.47 | 5.474% | $116.5171 | $116.52 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
Purchase #4 | $114.99 | 11.669% | $128.4082 | $128.41 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
Purchase #5 | $239.72 | 4.540% | $250.6033 | $250.60 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
Purchase #6 | $160.64 | 6.385% | $170.8969 | $170.90 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
Purchase #7 | $84.76 | 7.791% | $91.3637 | $91.36 | $91.35 | $91.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.78 | $1,009.8452 | $1,009.84 | $1,009.80 | $1,009.90 |