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 | $123.97 | 6.237% | $131.702 | $131.70 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
Purchase #2 | $132.27 | 13.762% | $150.473 | $150.47 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
Purchase #3 | $121.95 | 8.435% | $132.2365 | $132.24 | $132.25 | $132.20 |
Purchase #4 | $227.80 | 8.736% | $247.7006 | $247.70 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
Purchase #5 | $28.37 | 3.858% | $29.4645 | $29.46 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
Purchase #6 | $189.72 | 13.715% | $215.7401 | $215.74 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
Purchase #7 | $122.91 | 5.277% | $129.396 | $129.40 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.99 | $1,036.7127 | $1,036.71 | $1,036.70 | $1,036.70 |