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 | $139.83 | 4.435% | $146.0315 | $146.03 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
Purchase #2 | $212.85 | 9.165% | $232.3577 | $232.36 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
Purchase #3 | $220.50 | 4.648% | $230.7488 | $230.75 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
Purchase #4 | $20.42 | 10.613% | $22.5872 | $22.59 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
Purchase #5 | $164.95 | 5.170% | $173.4779 | $173.48 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
Purchase #6 | $36.55 | 5.336% | $38.5003 | $38.50 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #7 | $145.74 | 9.120% | $159.0315 | $159.03 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $940.84 | $1,002.7349 | $1,002.74 | $1,002.80 | $1,002.70 |