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 | $134.98 | 5.555% | $142.4781 | $142.48 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
Purchase #2 | $40.69 | 3.456% | $42.0962 | $42.10 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
Purchase #3 | $92.66 | 3.321% | $95.7372 | $95.74 | $95.75 | $95.70 |
Purchase #4 | $78.28 | 9.709% | $85.8802 | $85.88 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
Purchase #5 | $154.61 | 11.410% | $172.251 | $172.25 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
Purchase #6 | $209.39 | 3.198% | $216.0863 | $216.09 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
Purchase #7 | $95.46 | 4.205% | $99.4741 | $99.47 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $806.07 | $854.0031 | $854.01 | $854.05 | $854.10 |