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 | $142.47 | 5.667% | $150.5438 | $150.54 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
Purchase #2 | $207.84 | 3.628% | $215.3804 | $215.38 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
Purchase #3 | $42.26 | 9.514% | $46.2806 | $46.28 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
Purchase #4 | $202.57 | 7.542% | $217.8478 | $217.85 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
Purchase #5 | $79.49 | 9.311% | $86.8913 | $86.89 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
Purchase #6 | $161.85 | 7.851% | $174.5568 | $174.56 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
Purchase #7 | $148.37 | 6.375% | $157.8286 | $157.83 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $984.85 | $1,049.3293 | $1,049.33 | $1,049.40 | $1,049.30 |