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 | $138.96 | 3.139% | $143.322 | $143.32 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
Purchase #2 | $223.56 | 13.542% | $253.8345 | $253.83 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
Purchase #3 | $235.37 | 6.292% | $250.1795 | $250.18 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
Purchase #4 | $234.36 | 9.424% | $256.4461 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
Purchase #5 | $11.46 | 5.105% | $12.045 | $12.05 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
Purchase #6 | $142.72 | 8.261% | $154.5101 | $154.51 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
Purchase #7 | $37.28 | 7.256% | $39.985 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,023.71 | $1,110.3222 | $1,110.33 | $1,110.35 | $1,110.20 |