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 | $131.53 | 5.515% | $138.7839 | $138.78 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
Purchase #2 | $245.41 | 8.136% | $265.3766 | $265.38 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
Purchase #3 | $173.26 | 4.276% | $180.6686 | $180.67 | $180.65 | $180.70 |
Purchase #4 | $10.36 | 12.772% | $11.6832 | $11.68 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
Purchase #5 | $73.43 | 6.585% | $78.2654 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
Purchase #6 | $127.82 | 7.315% | $137.17 | $137.17 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
Purchase #7 | $152.77 | 8.848% | $166.2871 | $166.29 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $914.58 | $978.2348 | $978.24 | $978.25 | $978.40 |