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 | $131.26 | 5.137% | $138.0028 | $138.00 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
Purchase #2 | $94.72 | 7.110% | $101.4546 | $101.45 | $101.45 | $101.50 |
Purchase #3 | $131.72 | 5.362% | $138.7828 | $138.78 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
Purchase #4 | $201.88 | 6.729% | $215.4645 | $215.46 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
Purchase #5 | $110.77 | 6.371% | $117.8272 | $117.83 | $117.85 | $117.80 |
Purchase #6 | $115.53 | 8.847% | $125.7509 | $125.75 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
Purchase #7 | $42.70 | 6.742% | $45.5788 | $45.58 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $828.58 | $882.8616 | $882.85 | $882.90 | $883.00 |