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 | $142.32 | 5.762% | $150.5205 | $150.52 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
Purchase #2 | $168.86 | 11.341% | $188.0104 | $188.01 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
Purchase #3 | $189.70 | 9.807% | $208.3039 | $208.30 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
Purchase #4 | $57.65 | 6.729% | $61.5293 | $61.53 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
Purchase #5 | $5.83 | 13.205% | $6.5999 | $6.60 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
Purchase #6 | $203.35 | 8.608% | $220.8544 | $220.85 | $220.85 | $220.90 |
Purchase #7 | $51.85 | 5.574% | $54.7401 | $54.74 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $819.56 | $890.5585 | $890.55 | $890.55 | $890.50 |