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 | $224.40 | 10.740% | $248.5006 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
Purchase #2 | $45.42 | 6.429% | $48.3401 | $48.34 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
Purchase #3 | $53.98 | 4.458% | $56.3864 | $56.39 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
Purchase #4 | $149.52 | 4.493% | $156.2379 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
Purchase #5 | $176.93 | 4.281% | $184.5044 | $184.50 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
Purchase #6 | $43.28 | 7.123% | $46.3628 | $46.36 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
Purchase #7 | $175.76 | 11.757% | $196.4241 | $196.42 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $869.29 | $936.7563 | $936.75 | $936.75 | $936.70 |