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 | $133.53 | 5.249% | $140.539 | $140.54 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
Purchase #2 | $160.47 | 12.451% | $180.4501 | $180.45 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
Purchase #3 | $151.71 | 12.665% | $170.9241 | $170.92 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
Purchase #4 | $30.39 | 12.495% | $34.1872 | $34.19 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
Purchase #5 | $239.82 | 11.186% | $266.6463 | $266.65 | $266.65 | $266.60 |
Purchase #6 | $233.43 | 3.788% | $242.2723 | $242.27 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
Purchase #7 | $78.74 | 10.463% | $86.9786 | $86.98 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,028.09 | $1,121.9976 | $1,122.00 | $1,122.00 | $1,122.00 |