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 | $120.39 | 5.816% | $127.3919 | $127.39 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
Purchase #2 | $100.84 | 7.591% | $108.4948 | $108.49 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
Purchase #3 | $234.35 | 8.240% | $253.6604 | $253.66 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
Purchase #4 | $7.71 | 7.623% | $8.2977 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
Purchase #5 | $246.32 | 13.422% | $279.3811 | $279.38 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
Purchase #6 | $157.27 | 11.608% | $175.5259 | $175.53 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
Purchase #7 | $97.35 | 3.418% | $100.6774 | $100.68 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $964.23 | $1,053.4292 | $1,053.43 | $1,053.50 | $1,053.50 |