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 | $138.37 | 3.705% | $143.4966 | $143.50 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
Purchase #2 | $104.32 | 5.196% | $109.7405 | $109.74 | $109.75 | $109.70 |
Purchase #3 | $137.99 | 13.331% | $156.3854 | $156.39 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
Purchase #4 | $190.76 | 7.441% | $204.9545 | $204.95 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
Purchase #5 | $64.51 | 4.518% | $67.4246 | $67.42 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
Purchase #6 | $154.75 | 8.385% | $167.7258 | $167.73 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
Purchase #7 | $198.80 | 12.343% | $223.3379 | $223.34 | $223.35 | $223.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $989.50 | $1,073.0653 | $1,073.07 | $1,073.10 | $1,073.00 |