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 | $123.70 | 12.192% | $138.7815 | $138.78 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
Purchase #2 | $118.74 | 6.506% | $126.4652 | $126.47 | $126.45 | $126.50 |
Purchase #3 | $52.36 | 5.153% | $55.0581 | $55.06 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
Purchase #4 | $72.61 | 4.833% | $76.1192 | $76.12 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
Purchase #5 | $159.71 | 6.550% | $170.171 | $170.17 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
Purchase #6 | $205.29 | 4.841% | $215.2281 | $215.23 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
Purchase #7 | $229.84 | 11.446% | $256.1475 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.25 | $1,037.9706 | $1,037.98 | $1,037.95 | $1,038.00 |