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 | $135.72 | 3.855% | $140.952 | $140.95 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
Purchase #2 | $13.83 | 10.810% | $15.325 | $15.33 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
Purchase #3 | $35.77 | 5.520% | $37.7445 | $37.74 | $37.75 | $37.70 |
Purchase #4 | $180.42 | 4.387% | $188.335 | $188.34 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
Purchase #5 | $21.47 | 8.533% | $23.302 | $23.30 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
Purchase #6 | $216.38 | 5.295% | $227.8373 | $227.84 | $227.85 | $227.80 |
Purchase #7 | $210.67 | 7.244% | $225.9309 | $225.93 | $225.95 | $225.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $814.26 | $859.4267 | $859.43 | $859.50 | $859.30 |