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 | $222.62 | 10.589% | $246.1932 | $246.19 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
Purchase #2 | $47.96 | 3.322% | $49.5532 | $49.55 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
Purchase #3 | $38.44 | 10.561% | $42.4996 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #4 | $177.48 | 10.377% | $195.8971 | $195.90 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
Purchase #5 | $246.68 | 12.723% | $278.0651 | $278.07 | $278.05 | $278.10 |
Purchase #6 | $98.75 | 6.805% | $105.4699 | $105.47 | $105.45 | $105.50 |
Purchase #7 | $70.99 | 6.863% | $75.862 | $75.86 | $75.85 | $75.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $902.92 | $993.5401 | $993.54 | $993.50 | $993.70 |