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 | $223.80 | 6.558% | $238.4768 | $238.48 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
Purchase #2 | $114.86 | 7.618% | $123.61 | $123.61 | $123.60 | $123.60 |
Purchase #3 | $37.89 | 3.675% | $39.2825 | $39.28 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
Purchase #4 | $84.72 | 11.204% | $94.212 | $94.21 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
Purchase #5 | $105.42 | 9.466% | $115.3991 | $115.40 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
Purchase #6 | $187.86 | 7.868% | $202.6408 | $202.64 | $202.65 | $202.60 |
Purchase #7 | $144.78 | 7.703% | $155.9324 | $155.93 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $899.33 | $969.5536 | $969.55 | $969.60 | $969.50 |