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 | $133.45 | 5.458% | $140.7337 | $140.73 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
Purchase #2 | $100.66 | 11.653% | $112.3899 | $112.39 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
Purchase #3 | $185.85 | 6.738% | $198.3726 | $198.37 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
Purchase #4 | $110.86 | 12.640% | $124.8727 | $124.87 | $124.85 | $124.90 |
Purchase #5 | $199.89 | 13.444% | $226.7632 | $226.76 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
Purchase #6 | $212.99 | 3.542% | $220.5341 | $220.53 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
Purchase #7 | $242.92 | 3.563% | $251.5752 | $251.58 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,186.62 | $1,275.2414 | $1,275.23 | $1,275.25 | $1,275.30 |