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 | $130.66 | 5.623% | $138.007 | $138.01 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
Purchase #2 | $127.67 | 13.249% | $144.585 | $144.59 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
Purchase #3 | $5.35 | 9.411% | $5.8535 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
Purchase #4 | $31.39 | 12.778% | $35.401 | $35.40 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
Purchase #5 | $76.51 | 5.645% | $80.829 | $80.83 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
Purchase #6 | $218.38 | 11.402% | $243.2797 | $243.28 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
Purchase #7 | $210.91 | 3.802% | $218.9288 | $218.93 | $218.95 | $218.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $800.87 | $866.8840 | $866.89 | $866.95 | $866.90 |