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 | $147.25 | 12.389% | $165.4928 | $165.49 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
Purchase #2 | $78.98 | 11.206% | $87.8305 | $87.83 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
Purchase #3 | $115.61 | 7.338% | $124.0935 | $124.09 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
Purchase #4 | $148.75 | 4.517% | $155.469 | $155.47 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
Purchase #5 | $250.84 | 7.617% | $269.9465 | $269.95 | $269.95 | $269.90 |
Purchase #6 | $49.31 | 5.693% | $52.1172 | $52.12 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
Purchase #7 | $142.78 | 4.665% | $149.4407 | $149.44 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $933.52 | $1,004.3902 | $1,004.39 | $1,004.40 | $1,004.30 |