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 | $138.85 | 3.830% | $144.168 | $144.17 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
Purchase #2 | $9.88 | 9.871% | $10.8553 | $10.86 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
Purchase #3 | $83.69 | 13.446% | $94.943 | $94.94 | $94.95 | $94.90 |
Purchase #4 | $19.36 | 9.854% | $21.2677 | $21.27 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
Purchase #5 | $224.79 | 12.664% | $253.2574 | $253.26 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
Purchase #6 | $107.34 | 12.565% | $120.8273 | $120.83 | $120.85 | $120.80 |
Purchase #7 | $220.76 | 8.797% | $240.1803 | $240.18 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $804.67 | $885.4990 | $885.51 | $885.50 | $885.60 |