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 | $141.37 | 5.741% | $149.4861 | $149.49 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
Purchase #2 | $27.27 | 8.778% | $29.6638 | $29.66 | $29.65 | $29.70 |
Purchase #3 | $24.67 | 4.623% | $25.8105 | $25.81 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
Purchase #4 | $33.64 | 13.782% | $38.2763 | $38.28 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
Purchase #5 | $101.54 | 6.603% | $108.2447 | $108.24 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
Purchase #6 | $217.61 | 6.490% | $231.7329 | $231.73 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
Purchase #7 | $180.84 | 10.485% | $199.8011 | $199.80 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $726.94 | $783.0154 | $783.01 | $783.05 | $783.00 |