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 | $132.52 | 5.690% | $140.0604 | $140.06 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
Purchase #2 | $88.86 | 12.299% | $99.7889 | $99.79 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
Purchase #3 | $50.58 | 13.784% | $57.5519 | $57.55 | $57.55 | $57.60 |
Purchase #4 | $211.43 | 5.280% | $222.5935 | $222.59 | $222.60 | $222.60 |
Purchase #5 | $127.96 | 11.362% | $142.4988 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
Purchase #6 | $114.84 | 3.146% | $118.4529 | $118.45 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
Purchase #7 | $224.77 | 11.794% | $251.2794 | $251.28 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $950.96 | $1,032.2258 | $1,032.22 | $1,032.25 | $1,032.40 |