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 | $142.74 | 5.418% | $150.4737 | $150.47 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
Purchase #2 | $8.50 | 3.362% | $8.7858 | $8.79 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
Purchase #3 | $223.79 | 6.645% | $238.6608 | $238.66 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
Purchase #4 | $179.39 | 4.282% | $187.0715 | $187.07 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
Purchase #5 | $99.46 | 12.122% | $111.5165 | $111.52 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
Purchase #6 | $208.72 | 8.643% | $226.7597 | $226.76 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
Purchase #7 | $231.80 | 10.825% | $256.8924 | $256.89 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,094.40 | $1,180.1604 | $1,180.16 | $1,180.10 | $1,180.30 |