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 | $127.95 | 8.628% | $138.9895 | $138.99 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
Purchase #2 | $197.42 | 8.316% | $213.8374 | $213.84 | $213.85 | $213.80 |
Purchase #3 | $104.44 | 10.341% | $115.2401 | $115.24 | $115.25 | $115.20 |
Purchase #4 | $78.93 | 12.592% | $88.8689 | $88.87 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
Purchase #5 | $160.82 | 11.697% | $179.6311 | $179.63 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
Purchase #6 | $161.47 | 8.644% | $175.4275 | $175.43 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
Purchase #7 | $168.60 | 5.785% | $178.3535 | $178.35 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $999.63 | $1,090.3480 | $1,090.35 | $1,090.40 | $1,090.30 |