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 | $132.26 | 5.437% | $139.451 | $139.45 | $139.45 | $139.50 |
Purchase #2 | $27.47 | 13.707% | $31.2353 | $31.24 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
Purchase #3 | $125.75 | 12.201% | $141.0928 | $141.09 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
Purchase #4 | $221.51 | 3.253% | $228.7157 | $228.72 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
Purchase #5 | $85.96 | 9.775% | $94.3626 | $94.36 | $94.35 | $94.40 |
Purchase #6 | $195.36 | 12.537% | $219.8523 | $219.85 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
Purchase #7 | $222.60 | 8.576% | $241.6902 | $241.69 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,010.91 | $1,096.3999 | $1,096.40 | $1,096.40 | $1,096.50 |