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 | $124.83 | 5.135% | $131.24 | $131.24 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
Purchase #2 | $25.29 | 8.767% | $27.5072 | $27.51 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
Purchase #3 | $196.80 | 6.872% | $210.3241 | $210.32 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
Purchase #4 | $192.81 | 10.351% | $212.7678 | $212.77 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
Purchase #5 | $55.86 | 8.178% | $60.4282 | $60.43 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
Purchase #6 | $111.38 | 7.791% | $120.0576 | $120.06 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
Purchase #7 | $229.90 | 13.586% | $261.1342 | $261.13 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $936.87 | $1,023.4591 | $1,023.46 | $1,023.45 | $1,023.40 |