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 | $225.48 | 5.763% | $238.4744 | $238.47 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
Purchase #2 | $178.82 | 9.689% | $196.1459 | $196.15 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
Purchase #3 | $96.78 | 12.666% | $109.0382 | $109.04 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
Purchase #4 | $60.43 | 11.615% | $67.4489 | $67.45 | $67.45 | $67.40 |
Purchase #5 | $52.76 | 12.806% | $59.5164 | $59.52 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
Purchase #6 | $48.33 | 3.135% | $49.8451 | $49.85 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
Purchase #7 | $71.53 | 12.165% | $80.2316 | $80.23 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $734.13 | $800.7005 | $800.71 | $800.70 | $800.50 |