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 | $111.92 | 3.200% | $115.5014 | $115.50 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
Purchase #2 | $12.27 | 7.860% | $13.2344 | $13.23 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
Purchase #3 | $29.52 | 4.154% | $30.7463 | $30.75 | $30.75 | $30.70 |
Purchase #4 | $242.71 | 3.774% | $251.8699 | $251.87 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
Purchase #5 | $180.88 | 8.829% | $196.8499 | $196.85 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
Purchase #6 | $197.34 | 8.207% | $213.5357 | $213.54 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
Purchase #7 | $64.33 | 9.276% | $70.2973 | $70.30 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $838.97 | $892.0349 | $892.04 | $892.05 | $891.90 |