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 | $130.67 | 6.407% | $139.042 | $139.04 | $139.05 | $139.00 |
Purchase #2 | $14.98 | 12.516% | $16.8549 | $16.85 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
Purchase #3 | $92.79 | 5.388% | $97.7895 | $97.79 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
Purchase #4 | $215.48 | 9.799% | $236.5949 | $236.59 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
Purchase #5 | $124.60 | 12.799% | $140.5476 | $140.55 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
Purchase #6 | $136.99 | 13.467% | $155.4384 | $155.44 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
Purchase #7 | $242.82 | 10.187% | $267.5561 | $267.56 | $267.55 | $267.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.33 | $1,053.8234 | $1,053.82 | $1,053.85 | $1,053.80 |