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 | $132.81 | 5.789% | $140.4984 | $140.50 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
Purchase #2 | $56.52 | 3.729% | $58.6276 | $58.63 | $58.65 | $58.60 |
Purchase #3 | $152.35 | 10.430% | $168.2401 | $168.24 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
Purchase #4 | $151.93 | 3.814% | $157.7246 | $157.72 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
Purchase #5 | $172.66 | 3.251% | $178.2732 | $178.27 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
Purchase #6 | $37.85 | 9.552% | $41.4654 | $41.47 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
Purchase #7 | $99.56 | 7.675% | $107.2012 | $107.20 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $803.68 | $852.0305 | $852.03 | $852.00 | $852.00 |