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 | $121.53 | 5.701% | $128.4584 | $128.46 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
Purchase #2 | $40.70 | 6.629% | $43.398 | $43.40 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
Purchase #3 | $239.63 | 12.490% | $269.5598 | $269.56 | $269.55 | $269.60 |
Purchase #4 | $229.46 | 3.532% | $237.5645 | $237.56 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
Purchase #5 | $229.25 | 9.533% | $251.1044 | $251.10 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
Purchase #6 | $144.74 | 9.628% | $158.6756 | $158.68 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
Purchase #7 | $248.89 | 13.262% | $281.8978 | $281.90 | $281.90 | $281.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,254.20 | $1,370.6585 | $1,370.66 | $1,370.65 | $1,370.80 |