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 | $146.79 | 5.177% | $154.3893 | $154.39 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
Purchase #2 | $73.90 | 5.731% | $78.1352 | $78.14 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
Purchase #3 | $47.95 | 5.776% | $50.7196 | $50.72 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
Purchase #4 | $19.32 | 5.640% | $20.4096 | $20.41 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
Purchase #5 | $133.85 | 8.526% | $145.2621 | $145.26 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
Purchase #6 | $222.61 | 8.488% | $241.5051 | $241.51 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
Purchase #7 | $84.89 | 10.651% | $93.9316 | $93.93 | $93.95 | $93.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $729.31 | $784.3525 | $784.36 | $784.35 | $784.30 |