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 | $115.71 | 12.839% | $130.566 | $130.57 | $130.55 | $130.60 |
Purchase #2 | $82.50 | 7.190% | $88.4318 | $88.43 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
Purchase #3 | $108.67 | 8.366% | $117.7613 | $117.76 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
Purchase #4 | $250.79 | 4.201% | $261.3257 | $261.33 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
Purchase #5 | $213.91 | 12.489% | $240.6252 | $240.63 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
Purchase #6 | $134.52 | 13.818% | $153.108 | $153.11 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
Purchase #7 | $143.79 | 5.535% | $151.7488 | $151.75 | $151.75 | $151.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,049.89 | $1,143.5668 | $1,143.58 | $1,143.60 | $1,143.50 |