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 | $130.33 | 8.478% | $141.3794 | $141.38 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
Purchase #2 | $123.46 | 8.849% | $134.385 | $134.39 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
Purchase #3 | $161.35 | 8.213% | $174.6017 | $174.60 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
Purchase #4 | $115.89 | 9.865% | $127.3225 | $127.32 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
Purchase #5 | $82.41 | 4.447% | $86.0748 | $86.07 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
Purchase #6 | $217.74 | 7.771% | $234.6606 | $234.66 | $234.65 | $234.70 |
Purchase #7 | $132.31 | 9.214% | $144.501 | $144.50 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $963.49 | $1,042.9250 | $1,042.92 | $1,042.90 | $1,043.00 |