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 | $109.86 | 7.867% | $118.5027 | $118.50 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
Purchase #2 | $76.42 | 5.746% | $80.8111 | $80.81 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
Purchase #3 | $51.28 | 11.631% | $57.2444 | $57.24 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
Purchase #4 | $134.66 | 11.434% | $150.057 | $150.06 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
Purchase #5 | $250.78 | 12.140% | $281.2247 | $281.22 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
Purchase #6 | $128.61 | 9.241% | $140.4949 | $140.49 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
Purchase #7 | $133.43 | 8.863% | $145.2559 | $145.26 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $885.04 | $973.5907 | $973.58 | $973.55 | $973.60 |