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 | $123.72 | 3.825% | $128.4523 | $128.45 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
Purchase #2 | $107.51 | 4.695% | $112.5576 | $112.56 | $112.55 | $112.60 |
Purchase #3 | $229.63 | 5.653% | $242.611 | $242.61 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
Purchase #4 | $17.68 | 7.213% | $18.9553 | $18.96 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
Purchase #5 | $126.87 | 6.857% | $135.5695 | $135.57 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
Purchase #6 | $67.97 | 4.348% | $70.9253 | $70.93 | $70.95 | $70.90 |
Purchase #7 | $142.98 | 3.189% | $147.5396 | $147.54 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $816.36 | $856.6106 | $856.62 | $856.60 | $856.70 |