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 | $123.90 | 4.777% | $129.8187 | $129.82 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
Purchase #2 | $40.55 | 12.241% | $45.5137 | $45.51 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
Purchase #3 | $48.42 | 12.487% | $54.4662 | $54.47 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
Purchase #4 | $68.26 | 4.777% | $71.5208 | $71.52 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
Purchase #5 | $153.91 | 11.438% | $171.5142 | $171.51 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
Purchase #6 | $227.57 | 12.584% | $256.2074 | $256.21 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
Purchase #7 | $164.57 | 4.804% | $172.4759 | $172.48 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $827.18 | $901.5169 | $901.52 | $901.45 | $901.50 |