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 | $135.53 | 5.361% | $142.7958 | $142.80 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
Purchase #2 | $168.70 | 13.492% | $191.461 | $191.46 | $191.45 | $191.50 |
Purchase #3 | $240.68 | 5.451% | $253.7995 | $253.80 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
Purchase #4 | $92.85 | 6.840% | $99.2009 | $99.20 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
Purchase #5 | $234.56 | 8.277% | $253.9745 | $253.97 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
Purchase #6 | $126.72 | 11.689% | $141.5323 | $141.53 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
Purchase #7 | $39.29 | 12.661% | $44.2645 | $44.26 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,038.33 | $1,127.0285 | $1,127.02 | $1,127.00 | $1,127.10 |