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 | $115.88 | 10.853% | $128.4565 | $128.46 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
Purchase #2 | $167.85 | 12.679% | $189.1317 | $189.13 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
Purchase #3 | $150.90 | 6.246% | $160.3252 | $160.33 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
Purchase #4 | $202.36 | 13.216% | $229.1039 | $229.10 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
Purchase #5 | $120.75 | 13.570% | $137.1358 | $137.14 | $137.15 | $137.10 |
Purchase #6 | $139.69 | 4.224% | $145.5905 | $145.59 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
Purchase #7 | $80.40 | 3.125% | $82.9125 | $82.91 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.83 | $1,072.6561 | $1,072.66 | $1,072.70 | $1,072.60 |