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 | $130.91 | 5.597% | $138.237 | $138.24 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
Purchase #2 | $245.46 | 11.201% | $272.954 | $272.95 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
Purchase #3 | $239.57 | 3.777% | $248.6186 | $248.62 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
Purchase #4 | $131.36 | 12.750% | $148.1084 | $148.11 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
Purchase #5 | $125.37 | 12.282% | $140.7679 | $140.77 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
Purchase #6 | $68.44 | 6.755% | $73.0631 | $73.06 | $73.05 | $73.10 |
Purchase #7 | $169.67 | 3.147% | $175.0095 | $175.01 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,110.78 | $1,196.7585 | $1,196.76 | $1,196.70 | $1,196.80 |