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 | $126.50 | 3.586% | $131.0363 | $131.04 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
Purchase #2 | $49.60 | 8.246% | $53.69 | $53.69 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
Purchase #3 | $128.98 | 7.328% | $138.4317 | $138.43 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
Purchase #4 | $17.38 | 10.594% | $19.2212 | $19.22 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
Purchase #5 | $241.45 | 8.468% | $261.896 | $261.90 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
Purchase #6 | $184.69 | 6.751% | $197.1584 | $197.16 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
Purchase #7 | $233.68 | 7.274% | $250.6779 | $250.68 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $982.28 | $1,052.1115 | $1,052.12 | $1,052.15 | $1,052.10 |