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 | $149.59 | 8.778% | $162.721 | $162.72 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
Purchase #2 | $135.60 | 4.746% | $142.0356 | $142.04 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
Purchase #3 | $120.60 | 5.593% | $127.3452 | $127.35 | $127.35 | $127.30 |
Purchase #4 | $112.49 | 7.356% | $120.7648 | $120.76 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
Purchase #5 | $248.38 | 12.250% | $278.8066 | $278.81 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
Purchase #6 | $117.41 | 5.771% | $124.1857 | $124.19 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
Purchase #7 | $119.49 | 9.143% | $130.415 | $130.42 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.56 | $1,086.2739 | $1,086.29 | $1,086.25 | $1,086.20 |