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 | $127.27 | 3.487% | $131.7079 | $131.71 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
Purchase #2 | $86.31 | 4.750% | $90.4097 | $90.41 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
Purchase #3 | $172.93 | 8.121% | $186.9736 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
Purchase #4 | $214.35 | 12.205% | $240.5114 | $240.51 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
Purchase #5 | $23.91 | 8.399% | $25.9182 | $25.92 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
Purchase #6 | $100.55 | 10.470% | $111.0776 | $111.08 | $111.10 | $111.10 |
Purchase #7 | $230.70 | 4.212% | $240.4171 | $240.42 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $956.02 | $1,027.0155 | $1,027.02 | $1,026.95 | $1,027.00 |