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 | $123.51 | 9.715% | $135.509 | $135.51 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
Purchase #2 | $114.25 | 3.730% | $118.5115 | $118.51 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
Purchase #3 | $161.64 | 10.771% | $179.0502 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
Purchase #4 | $71.69 | 12.823% | $80.8828 | $80.88 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
Purchase #5 | $238.62 | 6.753% | $254.734 | $254.73 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
Purchase #6 | $200.76 | 13.195% | $227.2503 | $227.25 | $227.25 | $227.30 |
Purchase #7 | $174.38 | 4.400% | $182.0527 | $182.05 | $182.05 | $182.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,084.85 | $1,177.9905 | $1,177.98 | $1,178.00 | $1,178.10 |