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 | $140.51 | 6.837% | $150.1167 | $150.12 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
Purchase #2 | $112.30 | 12.693% | $126.5542 | $126.55 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
Purchase #3 | $120.31 | 5.487% | $126.9114 | $126.91 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
Purchase #4 | $188.30 | 13.518% | $213.7544 | $213.75 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
Purchase #5 | $225.38 | 8.277% | $244.0347 | $244.03 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
Purchase #6 | $148.51 | 6.616% | $158.3354 | $158.34 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
Purchase #7 | $78.96 | 13.613% | $89.7088 | $89.71 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,014.27 | $1,109.4156 | $1,109.41 | $1,109.40 | $1,109.40 |