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 | $127.86 | 5.746% | $135.2068 | $135.21 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
Purchase #2 | $147.66 | 7.163% | $158.2369 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
Purchase #3 | $149.43 | 6.114% | $158.5662 | $158.57 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
Purchase #4 | $203.25 | 13.575% | $230.8412 | $230.84 | $230.85 | $230.80 |
Purchase #5 | $112.35 | 13.250% | $127.2364 | $127.24 | $127.25 | $127.20 |
Purchase #6 | $158.96 | 3.192% | $164.034 | $164.03 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
Purchase #7 | $137.43 | 13.756% | $156.3349 | $156.33 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,036.94 | $1,130.4564 | $1,130.46 | $1,130.50 | $1,130.30 |