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 | $121.62 | 5.864% | $128.7518 | $128.75 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
Purchase #2 | $135.48 | 4.315% | $141.326 | $141.33 | $141.35 | $141.30 |
Purchase #3 | $222.25 | 9.653% | $243.7038 | $243.70 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
Purchase #4 | $212.58 | 13.169% | $240.5747 | $240.57 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
Purchase #5 | $231.78 | 7.782% | $249.8171 | $249.82 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
Purchase #6 | $7.60 | 12.801% | $8.5729 | $8.57 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
Purchase #7 | $28.85 | 11.604% | $32.1978 | $32.20 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.16 | $1,044.9441 | $1,044.94 | $1,044.90 | $1,045.00 |