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 | $249.85 | 13.863% | $284.4867 | $284.49 | $284.50 | $284.50 |
Purchase #2 | $130.29 | 11.209% | $144.8942 | $144.89 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
Purchase #3 | $99.38 | 10.699% | $110.0127 | $110.01 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
Purchase #4 | $17.32 | 6.458% | $18.4385 | $18.44 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
Purchase #5 | $189.82 | 7.747% | $204.5254 | $204.53 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
Purchase #6 | $42.66 | 6.827% | $45.5724 | $45.57 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
Purchase #7 | $78.96 | 5.829% | $83.5626 | $83.56 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $808.28 | $891.4925 | $891.49 | $891.50 | $891.50 |