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 | $139.95 | 10.535% | $154.6937 | $154.69 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
Purchase #2 | $191.99 | 3.845% | $199.372 | $199.37 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
Purchase #3 | $59.33 | 12.415% | $66.6958 | $66.70 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
Purchase #4 | $26.36 | 11.804% | $29.4715 | $29.47 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
Purchase #5 | $71.64 | 10.287% | $79.0096 | $79.01 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
Purchase #6 | $219.54 | 3.530% | $227.2898 | $227.29 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
Purchase #7 | $240.41 | 4.704% | $251.7189 | $251.72 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $949.22 | $1,008.2513 | $1,008.25 | $1,008.20 | $1,008.30 |