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 | $132.41 | 5.725% | $139.9905 | $139.99 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
Purchase #2 | $78.82 | 4.640% | $82.4772 | $82.48 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #3 | $66.35 | 4.687% | $69.4598 | $69.46 | $69.45 | $69.50 |
Purchase #4 | $52.69 | 13.356% | $59.7273 | $59.73 | $59.75 | $59.70 |
Purchase #5 | $226.69 | 12.581% | $255.2099 | $255.21 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
Purchase #6 | $201.91 | 6.125% | $214.277 | $214.28 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
Purchase #7 | $250.74 | 6.241% | $266.3887 | $266.39 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,009.61 | $1,087.5304 | $1,087.54 | $1,087.60 | $1,087.60 |