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 | $135.75 | 3.745% | $140.8338 | $140.83 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
Purchase #2 | $98.57 | 5.858% | $104.3442 | $104.34 | $104.35 | $104.30 |
Purchase #3 | $173.74 | 7.405% | $186.6054 | $186.61 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
Purchase #4 | $146.91 | 4.313% | $153.2462 | $153.25 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
Purchase #5 | $248.76 | 9.504% | $272.4022 | $272.40 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
Purchase #6 | $141.76 | 6.708% | $151.2693 | $151.27 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
Purchase #7 | $50.96 | 8.545% | $55.3145 | $55.31 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.45 | $1,064.0156 | $1,064.01 | $1,064.00 | $1,063.90 |