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 | $145.62 | 4.704% | $152.47 | $152.47 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
Purchase #2 | $20.54 | 12.293% | $23.065 | $23.07 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
Purchase #3 | $89.61 | 3.572% | $92.8109 | $92.81 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
Purchase #4 | $19.57 | 4.782% | $20.5058 | $20.51 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #5 | $11.96 | 10.467% | $13.2119 | $13.21 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
Purchase #6 | $170.72 | 6.215% | $181.3302 | $181.33 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
Purchase #7 | $142.50 | 8.388% | $154.4529 | $154.45 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $600.52 | $637.8467 | $637.85 | $637.80 | $637.90 |