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 | $143.88 | 9.600% | $157.6925 | $157.69 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
Purchase #2 | $110.88 | 11.739% | $123.8962 | $123.90 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
Purchase #3 | $99.89 | 10.696% | $110.5742 | $110.57 | $110.55 | $110.60 |
Purchase #4 | $123.95 | 6.123% | $131.5395 | $131.54 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
Purchase #5 | $40.55 | 5.770% | $42.8897 | $42.89 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
Purchase #6 | $242.94 | 12.272% | $272.7536 | $272.75 | $272.75 | $272.80 |
Purchase #7 | $138.29 | 3.361% | $142.9379 | $142.94 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $900.38 | $982.2836 | $982.28 | $982.30 | $982.30 |