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 | $121.96 | 7.386% | $130.968 | $130.97 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
Purchase #2 | $88.38 | 5.437% | $93.1852 | $93.19 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
Purchase #3 | $145.43 | 11.246% | $161.7851 | $161.79 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
Purchase #4 | $83.74 | 8.615% | $90.9542 | $90.95 | $90.95 | $91.00 |
Purchase #5 | $142.53 | 7.102% | $152.6525 | $152.65 | $152.65 | $152.70 |
Purchase #6 | $85.81 | 12.179% | $96.2608 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
Purchase #7 | $75.72 | 4.810% | $79.3621 | $79.36 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $743.57 | $805.1679 | $805.17 | $805.15 | $805.40 |