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 | $138.44 | 8.666% | $150.4372 | $150.44 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
Purchase #2 | $119.65 | 3.535% | $123.8796 | $123.88 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
Purchase #3 | $209.96 | 5.698% | $221.9235 | $221.92 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
Purchase #4 | $106.56 | 10.854% | $118.126 | $118.13 | $118.15 | $118.10 |
Purchase #5 | $125.35 | 5.662% | $132.4473 | $132.45 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
Purchase #6 | $218.87 | 7.592% | $235.4866 | $235.49 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
Purchase #7 | $23.94 | 12.415% | $26.9122 | $26.91 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $942.77 | $1,009.2124 | $1,009.22 | $1,009.25 | $1,009.10 |