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 | $137.74 | 4.150% | $143.4562 | $143.46 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
Purchase #2 | $185.42 | 7.189% | $198.7498 | $198.75 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
Purchase #3 | $112.71 | 13.584% | $128.0205 | $128.02 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
Purchase #4 | $246.29 | 6.615% | $262.5821 | $262.58 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
Purchase #5 | $66.41 | 3.170% | $68.5152 | $68.52 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
Purchase #6 | $38.69 | 9.539% | $42.3806 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #7 | $126.91 | 8.423% | $137.5996 | $137.60 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $914.17 | $981.3040 | $981.31 | $981.30 | $981.30 |