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 | $126.86 | 6.539% | $135.1554 | $135.16 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
Purchase #2 | $112.74 | 3.258% | $116.4131 | $116.41 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
Purchase #3 | $142.70 | 7.424% | $153.294 | $153.29 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
Purchase #4 | $232.52 | 7.165% | $249.1801 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
Purchase #5 | $154.70 | 5.836% | $163.7283 | $163.73 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
Purchase #6 | $169.92 | 9.162% | $185.4881 | $185.49 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
Purchase #7 | $24.32 | 11.860% | $27.2044 | $27.20 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $963.76 | $1,030.4634 | $1,030.46 | $1,030.50 | $1,030.50 |