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 | $122.82 | 5.857% | $130.0136 | $130.01 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
Purchase #2 | $172.47 | 6.539% | $183.7478 | $183.75 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
Purchase #3 | $108.50 | 11.860% | $121.3681 | $121.37 | $121.35 | $121.40 |
Purchase #4 | $199.29 | 11.278% | $221.7659 | $221.77 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
Purchase #5 | $43.75 | 6.359% | $46.5321 | $46.53 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
Purchase #6 | $181.50 | 6.507% | $193.3102 | $193.31 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
Purchase #7 | $70.25 | 6.717% | $74.9687 | $74.97 | $74.95 | $75.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $898.58 | $971.7064 | $971.71 | $971.65 | $971.70 |