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 | $136.90 | 5.593% | $144.5568 | $144.56 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
Purchase #2 | $186.79 | 11.719% | $208.6799 | $208.68 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
Purchase #3 | $218.60 | 10.421% | $241.3803 | $241.38 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
Purchase #4 | $203.50 | 7.337% | $218.4308 | $218.43 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
Purchase #5 | $18.81 | 6.175% | $19.9715 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
Purchase #6 | $43.51 | 4.506% | $45.4706 | $45.47 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
Purchase #7 | $36.45 | 9.804% | $40.0236 | $40.02 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $844.56 | $918.5135 | $918.51 | $918.50 | $918.60 |