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 | $137.44 | 5.750% | $145.3428 | $145.34 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
Purchase #2 | $165.88 | 8.835% | $180.5355 | $180.54 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
Purchase #3 | $212.52 | 4.233% | $221.516 | $221.52 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
Purchase #4 | $147.75 | 3.497% | $152.9168 | $152.92 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
Purchase #5 | $54.93 | 11.539% | $61.2684 | $61.27 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
Purchase #6 | $187.46 | 13.251% | $212.3003 | $212.30 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
Purchase #7 | $142.86 | 8.165% | $154.5245 | $154.52 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,048.84 | $1,128.4043 | $1,128.41 | $1,128.35 | $1,128.30 |