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 | $143.36 | 5.600% | $151.3882 | $151.39 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
Purchase #2 | $127.27 | 13.608% | $144.5889 | $144.59 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
Purchase #3 | $249.83 | 13.280% | $283.0074 | $283.01 | $283.00 | $283.00 |
Purchase #4 | $69.73 | 10.383% | $76.9701 | $76.97 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
Purchase #5 | $147.29 | 12.135% | $165.1636 | $165.16 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
Purchase #6 | $101.52 | 9.732% | $111.3999 | $111.40 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
Purchase #7 | $142.36 | 3.129% | $146.8144 | $146.81 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.36 | $1,079.3325 | $1,079.33 | $1,079.30 | $1,079.40 |