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 | $132.96 | 5.275% | $139.9736 | $139.97 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
Purchase #2 | $73.98 | 3.591% | $76.6366 | $76.64 | $76.65 | $76.60 |
Purchase #3 | $63.82 | 3.312% | $65.9337 | $65.93 | $65.95 | $65.90 |
Purchase #4 | $172.85 | 4.647% | $180.8823 | $180.88 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
Purchase #5 | $186.93 | 7.264% | $200.5086 | $200.51 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #6 | $192.86 | 13.192% | $218.3021 | $218.30 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
Purchase #7 | $142.84 | 10.476% | $157.8039 | $157.80 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.24 | $1,040.0408 | $1,040.03 | $1,040.05 | $1,040.00 |