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 | $122.99 | 5.250% | $129.447 | $129.45 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
Purchase #2 | $203.95 | 3.570% | $211.231 | $211.23 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
Purchase #3 | $75.57 | 3.640% | $78.3207 | $78.32 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
Purchase #4 | $134.91 | 7.357% | $144.8353 | $144.84 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
Purchase #5 | $145.96 | 5.707% | $154.2899 | $154.29 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
Purchase #6 | $220.53 | 7.653% | $237.4072 | $237.41 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
Purchase #7 | $125.95 | 3.361% | $130.1832 | $130.18 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,029.86 | $1,085.7143 | $1,085.72 | $1,085.75 | $1,085.60 |