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 | $125.57 | 11.525% | $140.0419 | $140.04 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
Purchase #2 | $104.78 | 8.246% | $113.4202 | $113.42 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
Purchase #3 | $133.34 | 7.820% | $143.7672 | $143.77 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
Purchase #4 | $138.28 | 11.697% | $154.4546 | $154.45 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
Purchase #5 | $182.48 | 12.488% | $205.2681 | $205.27 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
Purchase #6 | $224.85 | 3.463% | $232.6366 | $232.64 | $232.65 | $232.60 |
Purchase #7 | $10.49 | 3.119% | $10.8172 | $10.82 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $919.79 | $1,000.4058 | $1,000.41 | $1,000.35 | $1,000.40 |