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 | $127.59 | 5.339% | $134.402 | $134.40 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
Purchase #2 | $99.52 | 4.773% | $104.2701 | $104.27 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
Purchase #3 | $229.80 | 3.464% | $237.7603 | $237.76 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
Purchase #4 | $36.66 | 8.187% | $39.6614 | $39.66 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
Purchase #5 | $79.81 | 10.667% | $88.3233 | $88.32 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
Purchase #6 | $191.92 | 13.738% | $218.286 | $218.29 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
Purchase #7 | $245.95 | 3.554% | $254.6911 | $254.69 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,011.25 | $1,077.3942 | $1,077.39 | $1,077.35 | $1,077.50 |