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 | $131.69 | 5.836% | $139.3754 | $139.38 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
Purchase #2 | $248.79 | 6.212% | $264.2448 | $264.24 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
Purchase #3 | $111.34 | 3.354% | $115.0743 | $115.07 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
Purchase #4 | $52.83 | 12.792% | $59.588 | $59.59 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
Purchase #5 | $31.46 | 8.326% | $34.0794 | $34.08 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
Purchase #6 | $145.62 | 7.515% | $156.5633 | $156.56 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
Purchase #7 | $200.57 | 8.674% | $217.9674 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $922.30 | $986.8926 | $986.89 | $986.90 | $987.00 |