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 | $137.76 | 5.610% | $145.4883 | $145.49 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
Purchase #2 | $99.72 | 12.619% | $112.3037 | $112.30 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
Purchase #3 | $98.39 | 10.130% | $108.3569 | $108.36 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
Purchase #4 | $91.43 | 8.584% | $99.2784 | $99.28 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
Purchase #5 | $81.50 | 5.794% | $86.2221 | $86.22 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
Purchase #6 | $150.37 | 5.545% | $158.708 | $158.71 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
Purchase #7 | $162.30 | 11.790% | $181.4352 | $181.44 | $181.45 | $181.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $821.47 | $891.7926 | $891.80 | $891.80 | $891.80 |