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 | $131.73 | 6.409% | $140.1726 | $140.17 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
Purchase #2 | $78.95 | 5.623% | $83.3894 | $83.39 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
Purchase #3 | $194.56 | 7.240% | $208.6461 | $208.65 | $208.65 | $208.60 |
Purchase #4 | $47.97 | 6.174% | $50.9317 | $50.93 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
Purchase #5 | $181.74 | 8.320% | $196.8608 | $196.86 | $196.85 | $196.90 |
Purchase #6 | $235.39 | 4.767% | $246.611 | $246.61 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
Purchase #7 | $132.76 | 10.730% | $147.0051 | $147.01 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.10 | $1,073.6167 | $1,073.62 | $1,073.60 | $1,073.60 |