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 | $82.81 | 5.642% | $87.4821 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
Purchase #2 | $221.91 | 9.438% | $242.8539 | $242.85 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
Purchase #3 | $74.61 | 5.125% | $78.4338 | $78.43 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
Purchase #4 | $142.50 | 5.726% | $150.6596 | $150.66 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
Purchase #5 | $71.44 | 5.591% | $75.4342 | $75.43 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
Purchase #6 | $213.73 | 13.273% | $242.0984 | $242.10 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
Purchase #7 | $105.46 | 9.554% | $115.5356 | $115.54 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $912.46 | $992.4976 | $992.49 | $992.55 | $992.50 |