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 | $246.70 | 3.164% | $254.5056 | $254.51 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
Purchase #2 | $94.47 | 5.298% | $99.475 | $99.48 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
Purchase #3 | $138.67 | 5.465% | $146.2483 | $146.25 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
Purchase #4 | $19.77 | 13.626% | $22.4639 | $22.46 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
Purchase #5 | $163.64 | 12.635% | $184.3159 | $184.32 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
Purchase #6 | $91.53 | 5.203% | $96.2923 | $96.29 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
Purchase #7 | $32.63 | 10.200% | $35.9583 | $35.96 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $787.41 | $839.2593 | $839.27 | $839.25 | $839.30 |