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 | $138.75 | 12.794% | $156.5017 | $156.50 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
Purchase #2 | $249.43 | 8.140% | $269.7336 | $269.73 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
Purchase #3 | $88.98 | 12.590% | $100.1826 | $100.18 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
Purchase #4 | $45.46 | 10.820% | $50.3788 | $50.38 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
Purchase #5 | $196.71 | 4.685% | $205.9259 | $205.93 | $205.95 | $205.90 |
Purchase #6 | $230.34 | 5.869% | $243.8587 | $243.86 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
Purchase #7 | $64.82 | 7.176% | $69.4715 | $69.47 | $69.45 | $69.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,014.49 | $1,096.0528 | $1,096.05 | $1,096.10 | $1,096.10 |