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 | $128.59 | 11.347% | $143.1811 | $143.18 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
Purchase #2 | $197.38 | 3.728% | $204.7383 | $204.74 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
Purchase #3 | $83.25 | 3.469% | $86.1379 | $86.14 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
Purchase #4 | $232.58 | 3.197% | $240.0156 | $240.02 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
Purchase #5 | $117.89 | 13.834% | $134.1989 | $134.20 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
Purchase #6 | $33.59 | 3.496% | $34.7643 | $34.76 | $34.75 | $34.80 |
Purchase #7 | $193.54 | 8.214% | $209.4374 | $209.44 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.82 | $1,052.4735 | $1,052.48 | $1,052.50 | $1,052.40 |