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 | $124.95 | 10.838% | $138.4921 | $138.49 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
Purchase #2 | $185.34 | 8.383% | $200.8771 | $200.88 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
Purchase #3 | $82.56 | 6.489% | $87.9173 | $87.92 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
Purchase #4 | $62.68 | 10.171% | $69.0552 | $69.06 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
Purchase #5 | $36.86 | 5.404% | $38.8519 | $38.85 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
Purchase #6 | $229.33 | 11.829% | $256.4574 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
Purchase #7 | $72.53 | 8.671% | $78.8191 | $78.82 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $794.25 | $870.4701 | $870.48 | $870.45 | $870.60 |