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 | $120.38 | 3.425% | $124.503 | $124.50 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
Purchase #2 | $72.84 | 3.503% | $75.3916 | $75.39 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
Purchase #3 | $115.38 | 13.300% | $130.7255 | $130.73 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
Purchase #4 | $18.78 | 5.411% | $19.7962 | $19.80 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
Purchase #5 | $40.54 | 8.165% | $43.8501 | $43.85 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
Purchase #6 | $240.50 | 10.437% | $265.601 | $265.60 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
Purchase #7 | $171.51 | 13.670% | $194.9554 | $194.96 | $194.95 | $195.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $779.93 | $854.8228 | $854.83 | $854.85 | $854.90 |