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 | $124.79 | 5.305% | $131.4101 | $131.41 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
Purchase #2 | $38.75 | 4.536% | $40.5077 | $40.51 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #3 | $239.79 | 12.398% | $269.5192 | $269.52 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
Purchase #4 | $127.46 | 12.496% | $143.3874 | $143.39 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
Purchase #5 | $181.44 | 10.227% | $199.9959 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Purchase #6 | $229.68 | 10.266% | $253.2589 | $253.26 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
Purchase #7 | $108.44 | 3.351% | $112.0738 | $112.07 | $112.05 | $112.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,050.35 | $1,150.1530 | $1,150.16 | $1,150.10 | $1,150.20 |