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 | $208.29 | 5.859% | $220.4937 | $220.49 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
Purchase #2 | $17.35 | 8.563% | $18.8357 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
Purchase #3 | $137.99 | 3.528% | $142.8583 | $142.86 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
Purchase #4 | $52.91 | 6.443% | $56.319 | $56.32 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
Purchase #5 | $141.61 | 6.200% | $150.3898 | $150.39 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
Purchase #6 | $11.83 | 4.134% | $12.3191 | $12.32 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
Purchase #7 | $81.42 | 6.346% | $86.5869 | $86.59 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $651.40 | $687.8025 | $687.81 | $687.80 | $687.80 |