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 | $140.26 | 3.400% | $145.0288 | $145.03 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
Purchase #2 | $21.54 | 8.815% | $23.4388 | $23.44 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
Purchase #3 | $102.27 | 9.734% | $112.225 | $112.23 | $112.25 | $112.20 |
Purchase #4 | $212.45 | 4.371% | $221.7362 | $221.74 | $221.75 | $221.70 |
Purchase #5 | $114.44 | 10.541% | $126.5031 | $126.50 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
Purchase #6 | $157.81 | 7.706% | $169.9708 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
Purchase #7 | $225.85 | 5.734% | $238.8002 | $238.80 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.62 | $1,037.7029 | $1,037.71 | $1,037.75 | $1,037.60 |