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 | $123.95 | 9.560% | $135.7996 | $135.80 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
Purchase #2 | $103.65 | 9.544% | $113.5424 | $113.54 | $113.55 | $113.50 |
Purchase #3 | $217.29 | 12.122% | $243.6299 | $243.63 | $243.65 | $243.60 |
Purchase #4 | $201.47 | 3.636% | $208.7954 | $208.80 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
Purchase #5 | $236.40 | 5.685% | $249.8393 | $249.84 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
Purchase #6 | $104.45 | 7.562% | $112.3485 | $112.35 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
Purchase #7 | $229.41 | 6.747% | $244.8883 | $244.89 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,216.62 | $1,308.8434 | $1,308.85 | $1,308.90 | $1,308.70 |