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 | $134.73 | 5.758% | $142.4878 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
Purchase #2 | $48.29 | 8.462% | $52.3763 | $52.38 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
Purchase #3 | $7.53 | 11.512% | $8.3969 | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
Purchase #4 | $87.26 | 13.476% | $99.0192 | $99.02 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
Purchase #5 | $233.68 | 7.185% | $250.4699 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
Purchase #6 | $108.52 | 8.653% | $117.9102 | $117.91 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
Purchase #7 | $69.71 | 3.180% | $71.9268 | $71.93 | $71.95 | $71.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $689.72 | $742.5871 | $742.60 | $742.60 | $742.60 |