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 | $131.67 | 8.249% | $142.5315 | $142.53 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
Purchase #2 | $112.63 | 3.510% | $116.5833 | $116.58 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
Purchase #3 | $117.50 | 8.870% | $127.9223 | $127.92 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
Purchase #4 | $77.73 | 4.859% | $81.5069 | $81.51 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
Purchase #5 | $56.37 | 3.307% | $58.2342 | $58.23 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
Purchase #6 | $141.97 | 6.135% | $150.6799 | $150.68 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
Purchase #7 | $154.44 | 12.378% | $173.5566 | $173.56 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $792.31 | $851.0147 | $851.01 | $851.05 | $851.00 |