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 | $128.26 | 7.792% | $138.254 | $138.25 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
Purchase #2 | $5.41 | 11.127% | $6.012 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
Purchase #3 | $112.52 | 11.433% | $125.3844 | $125.38 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
Purchase #4 | $228.83 | 11.576% | $255.3194 | $255.32 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
Purchase #5 | $215.75 | 12.743% | $243.243 | $243.24 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
Purchase #6 | $130.67 | 5.105% | $137.3407 | $137.34 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
Purchase #7 | $225.82 | 13.770% | $256.9154 | $256.92 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,047.26 | $1,162.4689 | $1,162.46 | $1,162.45 | $1,162.40 |