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 | $123.51 | 7.828% | $133.1784 | $133.18 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
Purchase #2 | $101.35 | 6.291% | $107.7259 | $107.73 | $107.75 | $107.70 |
Purchase #3 | $121.81 | 3.322% | $125.8565 | $125.86 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
Purchase #4 | $150.26 | 13.761% | $170.9373 | $170.94 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
Purchase #5 | $222.40 | 7.133% | $238.2638 | $238.26 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
Purchase #6 | $175.46 | 6.108% | $186.1771 | $186.18 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
Purchase #7 | $79.58 | 6.646% | $84.8689 | $84.87 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.37 | $1,047.0079 | $1,047.02 | $1,047.05 | $1,047.10 |