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 | $126.37 | 3.563% | $130.8726 | $130.87 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
Purchase #2 | $65.69 | 12.235% | $73.7272 | $73.73 | $73.75 | $73.70 |
Purchase #3 | $242.82 | 5.630% | $256.4908 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
Purchase #4 | $205.83 | 5.790% | $217.7476 | $217.75 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
Purchase #5 | $201.93 | 6.550% | $215.1564 | $215.16 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
Purchase #6 | $206.98 | 4.395% | $216.0768 | $216.08 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
Purchase #7 | $26.44 | 13.180% | $29.9248 | $29.92 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,076.06 | $1,139.9962 | $1,140.00 | $1,140.00 | $1,140.00 |