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 | $128.88 | 5.173% | $135.547 | $135.55 | $135.55 | $135.50 |
Purchase #2 | $121.98 | 3.650% | $126.4323 | $126.43 | $126.45 | $126.40 |
Purchase #3 | $54.71 | 10.676% | $60.5508 | $60.55 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
Purchase #4 | $237.88 | 12.870% | $268.4952 | $268.50 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
Purchase #5 | $195.75 | 7.134% | $209.7148 | $209.71 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
Purchase #6 | $40.41 | 13.592% | $45.9025 | $45.90 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
Purchase #7 | $160.26 | 6.816% | $171.1833 | $171.18 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $939.87 | $1,017.8259 | $1,017.82 | $1,017.85 | $1,017.80 |