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 | $132.35 | 4.576% | $138.4063 | $138.41 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
Purchase #2 | $129.40 | 3.531% | $133.9691 | $133.97 | $133.95 | $134.00 |
Purchase #3 | $37.37 | 13.724% | $42.4987 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #4 | $11.85 | 11.388% | $13.1995 | $13.20 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
Purchase #5 | $97.33 | 11.276% | $108.3049 | $108.30 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
Purchase #6 | $208.84 | 13.206% | $236.4194 | $236.42 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
Purchase #7 | $249.88 | 8.360% | $270.77 | $270.77 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $867.02 | $943.5679 | $943.57 | $943.50 | $943.60 |