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 | $119.42 | 3.515% | $123.6176 | $123.62 | $123.60 | $123.60 |
Purchase #2 | $118.50 | 5.215% | $124.6798 | $124.68 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
Purchase #3 | $38.75 | 11.440% | $43.183 | $43.18 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
Purchase #4 | $234.72 | 9.325% | $256.6076 | $256.61 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
Purchase #5 | $14.45 | 5.734% | $15.2786 | $15.28 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
Purchase #6 | $142.86 | 3.758% | $148.2287 | $148.23 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
Purchase #7 | $249.75 | 10.242% | $275.3294 | $275.33 | $275.35 | $275.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $918.45 | $986.9247 | $986.93 | $987.00 | $986.90 |