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 | $134.26 | 3.129% | $138.461 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
Purchase #2 | $12.74 | 10.320% | $14.0548 | $14.05 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
Purchase #3 | $39.39 | 8.179% | $42.6117 | $42.61 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
Purchase #4 | $149.62 | 7.252% | $160.4704 | $160.47 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
Purchase #5 | $207.40 | 13.524% | $235.4488 | $235.45 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
Purchase #6 | $118.73 | 8.660% | $129.012 | $129.01 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
Purchase #7 | $70.49 | 9.478% | $77.171 | $77.17 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $732.63 | $797.2297 | $797.22 | $797.15 | $797.30 |