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 | $127.85 | 5.598% | $135.007 | $135.01 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
Purchase #2 | $17.77 | 8.367% | $19.2568 | $19.26 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
Purchase #3 | $240.67 | 4.839% | $252.316 | $252.32 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
Purchase #4 | $36.86 | 5.396% | $38.849 | $38.85 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
Purchase #5 | $240.74 | 3.125% | $248.2631 | $248.26 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
Purchase #6 | $153.31 | 11.738% | $171.3055 | $171.31 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
Purchase #7 | $150.30 | 10.414% | $165.9522 | $165.95 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.50 | $1,030.9496 | $1,030.96 | $1,030.90 | $1,031.00 |