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 | $134.88 | 5.628% | $142.471 | $142.47 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
Purchase #2 | $48.78 | 11.407% | $54.3443 | $54.34 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
Purchase #3 | $52.44 | 9.554% | $57.4501 | $57.45 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
Purchase #4 | $70.89 | 13.689% | $80.5941 | $80.59 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
Purchase #5 | $170.76 | 5.189% | $179.6207 | $179.62 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
Purchase #6 | $214.76 | 13.244% | $243.2028 | $243.20 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
Purchase #7 | $176.65 | 12.817% | $199.2912 | $199.29 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $869.16 | $956.9742 | $956.96 | $956.95 | $957.00 |