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 | $124.78 | 11.695% | $139.373 | $139.37 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
Purchase #2 | $114.98 | 13.805% | $130.853 | $130.85 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
Purchase #3 | $198.49 | 12.637% | $223.5732 | $223.57 | $223.55 | $223.60 |
Purchase #4 | $209.48 | 8.717% | $227.7404 | $227.74 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
Purchase #5 | $127.52 | 10.835% | $141.3368 | $141.34 | $141.35 | $141.30 |
Purchase #6 | $79.74 | 8.455% | $86.482 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
Purchase #7 | $35.52 | 11.863% | $39.7337 | $39.73 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $890.51 | $989.0921 | $989.08 | $989.10 | $989.10 |