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 | $239.70 | 5.323% | $252.4592 | $252.46 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
Purchase #2 | $120.77 | 6.621% | $128.7662 | $128.77 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
Purchase #3 | $174.57 | 12.553% | $196.4838 | $196.48 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
Purchase #4 | $127.29 | 6.131% | $135.0941 | $135.09 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
Purchase #5 | $124.55 | 10.259% | $137.3276 | $137.33 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
Purchase #6 | $138.53 | 3.166% | $142.9159 | $142.92 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
Purchase #7 | $12.89 | 7.192% | $13.817 | $13.82 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.30 | $1,006.8638 | $1,006.87 | $1,006.85 | $1,006.90 |