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 | 9.309% | $135.4885 | $135.49 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
Purchase #2 | $200.67 | 3.700% | $208.0948 | $208.09 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
Purchase #3 | $68.35 | 11.711% | $76.3545 | $76.35 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
Purchase #4 | $178.36 | 12.505% | $200.6639 | $200.66 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
Purchase #5 | $239.27 | 12.456% | $269.0735 | $269.07 | $269.05 | $269.10 |
Purchase #6 | $116.98 | 10.214% | $128.9283 | $128.93 | $128.95 | $128.90 |
Purchase #7 | $245.74 | 5.420% | $259.0591 | $259.06 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,173.32 | $1,277.6626 | $1,277.65 | $1,277.65 | $1,277.80 |