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 | $142.28 | 3.672% | $147.5045 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
Purchase #2 | $249.41 | 9.251% | $272.4829 | $272.48 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
Purchase #3 | $67.82 | 6.630% | $72.3165 | $72.32 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
Purchase #4 | $37.91 | 8.517% | $41.1388 | $41.14 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
Purchase #5 | $216.89 | 10.275% | $239.1754 | $239.18 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
Purchase #6 | $134.84 | 9.409% | $147.5271 | $147.53 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
Purchase #7 | $142.33 | 11.441% | $158.614 | $158.61 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $991.48 | $1,078.7592 | $1,078.76 | $1,078.80 | $1,078.70 |