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 | $137.59 | 5.645% | $145.357 | $145.36 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
Purchase #2 | $137.35 | 9.419% | $150.287 | $150.29 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
Purchase #3 | $170.69 | 8.568% | $185.3147 | $185.31 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
Purchase #4 | $101.96 | 3.519% | $105.548 | $105.55 | $105.55 | $105.50 |
Purchase #5 | $249.90 | 7.310% | $268.1677 | $268.17 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
Purchase #6 | $77.37 | 7.182% | $82.9267 | $82.93 | $82.95 | $82.90 |
Purchase #7 | $190.97 | 8.548% | $207.2941 | $207.29 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,065.83 | $1,144.8952 | $1,144.90 | $1,144.90 | $1,144.90 |