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 | $125.29 | 5.763% | $132.5105 | $132.51 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
Purchase #2 | $70.80 | 5.685% | $74.825 | $74.83 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
Purchase #3 | $175.76 | 11.648% | $196.2325 | $196.23 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
Purchase #4 | $176.66 | 4.753% | $185.0566 | $185.06 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
Purchase #5 | $210.78 | 12.193% | $236.4804 | $236.48 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
Purchase #6 | $221.87 | 12.321% | $249.2066 | $249.21 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
Purchase #7 | $70.29 | 3.706% | $72.8949 | $72.89 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,051.45 | $1,147.2065 | $1,147.21 | $1,147.25 | $1,147.20 |