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 | $126.45 | 11.157% | $140.558 | $140.56 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
Purchase #2 | $119.94 | 7.692% | $129.1658 | $129.17 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
Purchase #3 | $187.83 | 6.787% | $200.578 | $200.58 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
Purchase #4 | $138.72 | 8.456% | $150.4502 | $150.45 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
Purchase #5 | $48.97 | 12.732% | $55.2049 | $55.20 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
Purchase #6 | $239.37 | 5.373% | $252.2314 | $252.23 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
Purchase #7 | $39.30 | 7.748% | $42.345 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $900.58 | $970.5333 | $970.54 | $970.55 | $970.60 |