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 | $126.50 | 3.585% | $131.035 | $131.04 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
Purchase #2 | $36.84 | 5.495% | $38.8644 | $38.86 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
Purchase #3 | $29.34 | 8.455% | $31.8207 | $31.82 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
Purchase #4 | $87.38 | 8.634% | $94.9244 | $94.92 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
Purchase #5 | $100.45 | 12.819% | $113.3267 | $113.33 | $113.35 | $113.30 |
Purchase #6 | $96.53 | 10.809% | $106.9639 | $106.96 | $106.95 | $107.00 |
Purchase #7 | $159.49 | 5.536% | $168.3194 | $168.32 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $636.53 | $685.2545 | $685.25 | $685.20 | $685.20 |