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 | $231.59 | 5.575% | $244.5011 | $244.50 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
Purchase #2 | $216.67 | 4.870% | $227.2218 | $227.22 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
Purchase #3 | $112.75 | 3.440% | $116.6286 | $116.63 | $116.65 | $116.60 |
Purchase #4 | $40.56 | 6.769% | $43.3055 | $43.31 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
Purchase #5 | $15.51 | 12.687% | $17.4778 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #6 | $105.50 | 12.414% | $118.5968 | $118.60 | $118.60 | $118.60 |
Purchase #7 | $115.26 | 11.468% | $128.478 | $128.48 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $837.84 | $896.2096 | $896.22 | $896.25 | $896.20 |