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 | $130.38 | 8.374% | $141.298 | $141.30 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
Purchase #2 | $50.66 | 5.310% | $53.35 | $53.35 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
Purchase #3 | $133.97 | 7.637% | $144.2013 | $144.20 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
Purchase #4 | $75.30 | 7.207% | $80.7269 | $80.73 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
Purchase #5 | $194.43 | 13.407% | $220.4972 | $220.50 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
Purchase #6 | $216.32 | 6.457% | $230.2878 | $230.29 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
Purchase #7 | $246.79 | 10.466% | $272.619 | $272.62 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,047.85 | $1,142.9802 | $1,142.99 | $1,143.00 | $1,143.00 |