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 | $84.92 | 11.282% | $94.5007 | $94.50 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
Purchase #2 | $166.85 | 6.360% | $177.4617 | $177.46 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
Purchase #3 | $141.98 | 12.658% | $159.9518 | $159.95 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
Purchase #4 | $106.75 | 6.758% | $113.9642 | $113.96 | $113.95 | $114.00 |
Purchase #5 | $222.71 | 5.711% | $235.429 | $235.43 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
Purchase #6 | $120.52 | 7.430% | $129.4746 | $129.47 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
Purchase #7 | $117.47 | 9.622% | $128.773 | $128.77 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.20 | $1,039.5550 | $1,039.54 | $1,039.50 | $1,039.70 |