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 | $65.71 | 7.288% | $70.4989 | $70.50 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
Purchase #2 | $123.86 | 11.496% | $138.0989 | $138.10 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
Purchase #3 | $106.29 | 6.767% | $113.4826 | $113.48 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
Purchase #4 | $223.50 | 3.598% | $231.5415 | $231.54 | $231.55 | $231.50 |
Purchase #5 | $172.93 | 10.449% | $190.9995 | $191.00 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
Purchase #6 | $37.46 | 10.158% | $41.2652 | $41.27 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
Purchase #7 | $188.32 | 5.222% | $198.1541 | $198.15 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $918.07 | $984.0407 | $984.04 | $984.05 | $984.10 |