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 | $125.73 | 10.866% | $139.3918 | $139.39 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
Purchase #2 | $88.90 | 9.327% | $97.1917 | $97.19 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
Purchase #3 | $235.80 | 8.380% | $255.56 | $255.56 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
Purchase #4 | $182.82 | 11.823% | $204.4348 | $204.43 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
Purchase #5 | $224.54 | 3.225% | $231.7814 | $231.78 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
Purchase #6 | $65.52 | 5.240% | $68.9532 | $68.95 | $68.95 | $69.00 |
Purchase #7 | $135.88 | 3.154% | $140.1657 | $140.17 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,059.19 | $1,137.4786 | $1,137.47 | $1,137.50 | $1,137.60 |