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 | $125.78 | 10.106% | $138.4913 | $138.49 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
Purchase #2 | $92.66 | 10.324% | $102.2262 | $102.23 | $102.25 | $102.20 |
Purchase #3 | $50.58 | 9.538% | $55.4043 | $55.40 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
Purchase #4 | $191.40 | 6.842% | $204.4956 | $204.50 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
Purchase #5 | $84.99 | 10.247% | $93.6989 | $93.70 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
Purchase #6 | $87.38 | 7.372% | $93.8217 | $93.82 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
Purchase #7 | $184.48 | 13.334% | $209.0786 | $209.08 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $817.27 | $897.2166 | $897.22 | $897.25 | $897.20 |