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 | $128.75 | 11.360% | $143.376 | $143.38 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
Purchase #2 | $28.35 | 13.418% | $32.154 | $32.15 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
Purchase #3 | $146.65 | 11.806% | $163.9635 | $163.96 | $163.95 | $164.00 |
Purchase #4 | $18.37 | 6.801% | $19.6193 | $19.62 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
Purchase #5 | $250.51 | 9.166% | $273.4717 | $273.47 | $273.45 | $273.50 |
Purchase #6 | $121.46 | 13.309% | $137.6251 | $137.63 | $137.65 | $137.60 |
Purchase #7 | $221.59 | 8.245% | $239.8601 | $239.86 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $915.68 | $1,010.0697 | $1,010.07 | $1,010.05 | $1,010.20 |