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 | $134.41 | 6.684% | $143.394 | $143.39 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
Purchase #2 | $37.86 | 12.142% | $42.457 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #3 | $88.36 | 9.500% | $96.7542 | $96.75 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
Purchase #4 | $146.90 | 11.328% | $163.5408 | $163.54 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
Purchase #5 | $89.41 | 9.455% | $97.8637 | $97.86 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
Purchase #6 | $33.88 | 13.832% | $38.5663 | $38.57 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
Purchase #7 | $120.59 | 12.734% | $135.9459 | $135.95 | $135.95 | $135.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $651.41 | $718.5219 | $718.52 | $718.50 | $718.60 |