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 | $133.70 | 3.600% | $138.5132 | $138.51 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
Purchase #2 | $156.75 | 12.443% | $176.2544 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
Purchase #3 | $222.56 | 5.478% | $234.7518 | $234.75 | $234.75 | $234.80 |
Purchase #4 | $99.77 | 13.633% | $113.3716 | $113.37 | $113.35 | $113.40 |
Purchase #5 | $80.59 | 11.362% | $89.7466 | $89.75 | $89.75 | $89.70 |
Purchase #6 | $79.32 | 13.608% | $90.1139 | $90.11 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
Purchase #7 | $172.28 | 8.653% | $187.1874 | $187.19 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $944.97 | $1,029.9389 | $1,029.93 | $1,029.90 | $1,030.00 |