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 | $112.51 | 5.810% | $119.0468 | $119.05 | $119.05 | $119.00 |
Purchase #2 | $77.77 | 11.265% | $86.5308 | $86.53 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
Purchase #3 | $136.27 | 5.770% | $144.1328 | $144.13 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
Purchase #4 | $250.82 | 11.707% | $280.1835 | $280.18 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
Purchase #5 | $219.50 | 8.475% | $238.1026 | $238.10 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
Purchase #6 | $237.87 | 8.473% | $258.0247 | $258.02 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
Purchase #7 | $73.58 | 13.485% | $83.5023 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,108.32 | $1,209.5235 | $1,209.51 | $1,209.55 | $1,209.40 |