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 | $125.71 | 12.186% | $141.029 | $141.03 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
Purchase #2 | $145.50 | 10.534% | $160.827 | $160.83 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
Purchase #3 | $125.65 | 6.441% | $133.7431 | $133.74 | $133.75 | $133.70 |
Purchase #4 | $82.49 | 4.630% | $86.3093 | $86.31 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
Purchase #5 | $201.35 | 7.623% | $216.6989 | $216.70 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
Purchase #6 | $129.43 | 5.395% | $136.4127 | $136.41 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
Purchase #7 | $118.37 | 7.639% | $127.4123 | $127.41 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $928.50 | $1,002.4323 | $1,002.43 | $1,002.45 | $1,002.30 |