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 | $123.46 | 8.125% | $133.4911 | $133.49 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
Purchase #2 | $86.66 | 4.556% | $90.6082 | $90.61 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
Purchase #3 | $80.89 | 11.861% | $90.4844 | $90.48 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
Purchase #4 | $72.88 | 5.380% | $76.8009 | $76.80 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
Purchase #5 | $249.65 | 4.637% | $261.2263 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
Purchase #6 | $242.30 | 8.323% | $262.4666 | $262.47 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
Purchase #7 | $114.95 | 13.679% | $130.674 | $130.67 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.79 | $1,045.7515 | $1,045.75 | $1,045.75 | $1,045.80 |