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 | $130.50 | 6.105% | $138.467 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
Purchase #2 | $112.96 | 5.636% | $119.3264 | $119.33 | $119.35 | $119.30 |
Purchase #3 | $90.45 | 13.424% | $102.592 | $102.59 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
Purchase #4 | $126.87 | 12.830% | $143.1474 | $143.15 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
Purchase #5 | $18.35 | 9.246% | $20.0466 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
Purchase #6 | $101.70 | 12.499% | $114.4115 | $114.41 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
Purchase #7 | $227.95 | 4.653% | $238.5565 | $238.56 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $808.78 | $876.5474 | $876.56 | $876.55 | $876.50 |