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 | $145.70 | 3.293% | $150.4979 | $150.50 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
Purchase #2 | $113.79 | 9.482% | $124.5796 | $124.58 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
Purchase #3 | $77.47 | 4.566% | $81.0073 | $81.01 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
Purchase #4 | $104.50 | 6.625% | $111.4231 | $111.42 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
Purchase #5 | $206.27 | 13.676% | $234.4795 | $234.48 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
Purchase #6 | $209.56 | 7.639% | $225.5683 | $225.57 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
Purchase #7 | $112.78 | 13.535% | $128.0448 | $128.04 | $128.05 | $128.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.07 | $1,055.6005 | $1,055.60 | $1,055.60 | $1,055.60 |