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 | $135.43 | 6.334% | $144.0081 | $144.01 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
Purchase #2 | $191.74 | 9.614% | $210.1739 | $210.17 | $210.15 | $210.20 |
Purchase #3 | $196.65 | 13.270% | $222.7455 | $222.75 | $222.75 | $222.70 |
Purchase #4 | $250.49 | 10.313% | $276.323 | $276.32 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
Purchase #5 | $151.95 | 3.486% | $157.247 | $157.25 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
Purchase #6 | $37.80 | 3.643% | $39.1771 | $39.18 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
Purchase #7 | $110.64 | 8.436% | $119.9736 | $119.97 | $119.95 | $120.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,074.70 | $1,169.6482 | $1,169.65 | $1,169.60 | $1,169.60 |