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 | $140.35 | 11.490% | $156.4762 | $156.48 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
Purchase #2 | $238.94 | 4.825% | $250.4689 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
Purchase #3 | $47.84 | 13.425% | $54.2625 | $54.26 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
Purchase #4 | $96.59 | 3.269% | $99.7475 | $99.75 | $99.75 | $99.70 |
Purchase #5 | $120.74 | 8.804% | $131.3699 | $131.37 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
Purchase #6 | $104.41 | 4.251% | $108.8485 | $108.85 | $108.85 | $108.80 |
Purchase #7 | $160.43 | 6.440% | $170.7617 | $170.76 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $909.30 | $971.9352 | $971.94 | $971.90 | $972.00 |