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 | $129.98 | 6.521% | $138.456 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
Purchase #2 | $49.61 | 6.592% | $52.8803 | $52.88 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
Purchase #3 | $216.87 | 12.642% | $244.2867 | $244.29 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
Purchase #4 | $234.57 | 10.821% | $259.9528 | $259.95 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
Purchase #5 | $43.55 | 5.406% | $45.9043 | $45.90 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
Purchase #6 | $230.37 | 11.846% | $257.6596 | $257.66 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
Purchase #7 | $132.34 | 9.301% | $144.6489 | $144.65 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,037.29 | $1,143.7886 | $1,143.79 | $1,143.80 | $1,143.90 |