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 | $130.50 | 7.303% | $140.0304 | $140.03 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
Purchase #2 | $131.75 | 7.435% | $141.5456 | $141.55 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
Purchase #3 | $90.80 | 8.106% | $98.1602 | $98.16 | $98.15 | $98.20 |
Purchase #4 | $242.68 | 13.444% | $275.3059 | $275.31 | $275.30 | $275.30 |
Purchase #5 | $221.90 | 4.471% | $231.8211 | $231.82 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
Purchase #6 | $177.43 | 3.174% | $183.0616 | $183.06 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
Purchase #7 | $100.89 | 4.617% | $105.5481 | $105.55 | $105.55 | $105.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,095.95 | $1,175.4729 | $1,175.48 | $1,175.45 | $1,175.40 |