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 | $214.48 | 7.464% | $230.4888 | $230.49 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
Purchase #2 | $188.65 | 12.856% | $212.9028 | $212.90 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
Purchase #3 | $50.28 | 8.291% | $54.4487 | $54.45 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
Purchase #4 | $68.28 | 3.760% | $70.8473 | $70.85 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
Purchase #5 | $34.42 | 8.169% | $37.2318 | $37.23 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
Purchase #6 | $136.88 | 4.159% | $142.5728 | $142.57 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
Purchase #7 | $83.57 | 12.456% | $93.9795 | $93.98 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $776.56 | $842.4717 | $842.47 | $842.50 | $842.40 |