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 | $134.94 | 4.442% | $140.934 | $140.93 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
Purchase #2 | $16.82 | 5.428% | $17.733 | $17.73 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
Purchase #3 | $244.43 | 12.581% | $275.1817 | $275.18 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
Purchase #4 | $137.32 | 6.250% | $145.9025 | $145.90 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
Purchase #5 | $157.35 | 7.773% | $169.5808 | $169.58 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
Purchase #6 | $219.30 | 5.628% | $231.6422 | $231.64 | $231.65 | $231.60 |
Purchase #7 | $28.25 | 4.372% | $29.4851 | $29.49 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.41 | $1,010.4593 | $1,010.45 | $1,010.55 | $1,010.40 |