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 | $131.36 | 6.718% | $140.1848 | $140.18 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
Purchase #2 | $52.42 | 13.237% | $59.3588 | $59.36 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
Purchase #3 | $71.61 | 12.253% | $80.3844 | $80.38 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
Purchase #4 | $100.65 | 3.499% | $104.1717 | $104.17 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
Purchase #5 | $178.98 | 6.286% | $190.2307 | $190.23 | $190.25 | $190.20 |
Purchase #6 | $231.56 | 8.383% | $250.9717 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
Purchase #7 | $220.34 | 5.388% | $232.2119 | $232.21 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.92 | $1,057.5140 | $1,057.50 | $1,057.50 | $1,057.60 |