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 | $177.58 | 11.715% | $198.3835 | $198.38 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
Purchase #2 | $123.83 | 5.414% | $130.5342 | $130.53 | $130.55 | $130.50 |
Purchase #3 | $248.33 | 9.561% | $272.0728 | $272.07 | $272.05 | $272.10 |
Purchase #4 | $109.50 | 12.337% | $123.009 | $123.01 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
Purchase #5 | $131.92 | 9.122% | $143.9537 | $143.95 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
Purchase #6 | $48.30 | 7.496% | $51.9206 | $51.92 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
Purchase #7 | $48.27 | 4.352% | $50.3707 | $50.37 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $887.73 | $970.2445 | $970.23 | $970.20 | $970.30 |