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 | $108.50 | 3.236% | $112.0111 | $112.01 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
Purchase #2 | $127.41 | 8.697% | $138.4908 | $138.49 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
Purchase #3 | $245.47 | 12.762% | $276.7969 | $276.80 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
Purchase #4 | $10.87 | 8.452% | $11.7887 | $11.79 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
Purchase #5 | $224.55 | 3.535% | $232.4878 | $232.49 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
Purchase #6 | $220.72 | 7.754% | $237.8346 | $237.83 | $237.85 | $237.80 |
Purchase #7 | $127.51 | 7.693% | $137.3193 | $137.32 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,065.03 | $1,146.7292 | $1,146.73 | $1,146.75 | $1,146.70 |