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 | $124.37 | 5.664% | $131.4143 | $131.41 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
Purchase #2 | $222.87 | 9.137% | $243.2336 | $243.23 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
Purchase #3 | $230.57 | 4.174% | $240.194 | $240.19 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
Purchase #4 | $181.60 | 12.399% | $204.1166 | $204.12 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
Purchase #5 | $66.25 | 9.171% | $72.3258 | $72.33 | $72.35 | $72.30 |
Purchase #6 | $14.74 | 13.828% | $16.7782 | $16.78 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
Purchase #7 | $155.96 | 5.466% | $164.4848 | $164.48 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.36 | $1,072.5473 | $1,072.54 | $1,072.60 | $1,072.50 |