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 | $123.89 | 12.143% | $138.934 | $138.93 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
Purchase #2 | $45.98 | 4.602% | $48.096 | $48.10 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
Purchase #3 | $225.70 | 5.372% | $237.8246 | $237.82 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
Purchase #4 | $227.55 | 4.806% | $238.4861 | $238.49 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
Purchase #5 | $94.83 | 3.778% | $98.4127 | $98.41 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
Purchase #6 | $82.68 | 8.773% | $89.9335 | $89.93 | $89.95 | $89.90 |
Purchase #7 | $171.60 | 7.265% | $184.0667 | $184.07 | $184.05 | $184.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.23 | $1,035.7536 | $1,035.75 | $1,035.75 | $1,035.70 |