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 | $138.52 | 3.363% | $143.1784 | $143.18 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
Purchase #2 | $72.29 | 8.539% | $78.4628 | $78.46 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
Purchase #3 | $78.50 | 13.753% | $89.2961 | $89.30 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
Purchase #4 | $123.52 | 10.345% | $136.2981 | $136.30 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
Purchase #5 | $247.88 | 7.142% | $265.5836 | $265.58 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
Purchase #6 | $144.40 | 12.722% | $162.7706 | $162.77 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
Purchase #7 | $50.64 | 6.596% | $53.9802 | $53.98 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $855.75 | $929.5698 | $929.57 | $929.60 | $929.70 |