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 | $131.90 | 10.188% | $145.338 | $145.34 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
Purchase #2 | $37.63 | 10.307% | $41.5085 | $41.51 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
Purchase #3 | $249.47 | 10.769% | $276.3354 | $276.34 | $276.35 | $276.30 |
Purchase #4 | $159.30 | 9.253% | $174.04 | $174.04 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
Purchase #5 | $139.90 | 7.594% | $150.524 | $150.52 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
Purchase #6 | $47.31 | 8.760% | $51.4544 | $51.45 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
Purchase #7 | $8.56 | 3.155% | $8.8301 | $8.83 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $774.07 | $848.0304 | $848.03 | $848.05 | $847.90 |