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 | $239.88 | 6.328% | $255.0596 | $255.06 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
Purchase #2 | $135.38 | 6.356% | $143.9848 | $143.98 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
Purchase #3 | $149.56 | 13.263% | $169.3961 | $169.40 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
Purchase #4 | $181.83 | 3.686% | $188.5323 | $188.53 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
Purchase #5 | $78.98 | 5.253% | $83.1288 | $83.13 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
Purchase #6 | $159.90 | 7.692% | $172.1995 | $172.20 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
Purchase #7 | $31.59 | 7.871% | $34.0764 | $34.08 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.12 | $1,046.3775 | $1,046.38 | $1,046.45 | $1,046.40 |