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 | $135.54 | 5.522% | $143.0245 | $143.02 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
Purchase #2 | $229.80 | 12.604% | $258.764 | $258.76 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
Purchase #3 | $120.59 | 6.120% | $127.9701 | $127.97 | $127.95 | $128.00 |
Purchase #4 | $88.34 | 4.647% | $92.4452 | $92.45 | $92.45 | $92.40 |
Purchase #5 | $83.76 | 9.125% | $91.4031 | $91.40 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
Purchase #6 | $230.75 | 8.202% | $249.6761 | $249.68 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
Purchase #7 | $140.75 | 9.607% | $154.2719 | $154.27 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,029.53 | $1,117.5549 | $1,117.55 | $1,117.50 | $1,117.60 |