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 | $119.88 | 13.823% | $136.451 | $136.45 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
Purchase #2 | $13.44 | 4.516% | $14.047 | $14.05 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
Purchase #3 | $87.61 | 12.283% | $98.3711 | $98.37 | $98.35 | $98.40 |
Purchase #4 | $178.79 | 5.516% | $188.6521 | $188.65 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
Purchase #5 | $192.79 | 6.661% | $205.6317 | $205.63 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
Purchase #6 | $243.28 | 9.685% | $266.8417 | $266.84 | $266.85 | $266.80 |
Purchase #7 | $148.49 | 12.228% | $166.6474 | $166.65 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $984.28 | $1,076.6420 | $1,076.64 | $1,076.65 | $1,076.60 |