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 | $134.56 | 4.372% | $140.443 | $140.44 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
Purchase #2 | $27.49 | 3.740% | $28.5181 | $28.52 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
Purchase #3 | $94.41 | 10.683% | $104.4958 | $104.50 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
Purchase #4 | $157.89 | 9.673% | $173.1627 | $173.16 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
Purchase #5 | $94.54 | 11.836% | $105.7298 | $105.73 | $105.75 | $105.70 |
Purchase #6 | $210.32 | 7.476% | $226.0435 | $226.04 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
Purchase #7 | $246.71 | 13.765% | $280.6696 | $280.67 | $280.65 | $280.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $965.92 | $1,059.0625 | $1,059.06 | $1,059.05 | $1,059.00 |