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 | $143.74 | 4.720% | $150.5245 | $150.52 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
Purchase #2 | $104.52 | 3.384% | $108.057 | $108.06 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
Purchase #3 | $138.97 | 3.333% | $143.6019 | $143.60 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
Purchase #4 | $48.83 | 10.425% | $53.9205 | $53.92 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
Purchase #5 | $249.56 | 12.395% | $280.493 | $280.49 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
Purchase #6 | $49.68 | 11.543% | $55.4146 | $55.41 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
Purchase #7 | $70.78 | 13.759% | $80.5186 | $80.52 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $806.08 | $872.5301 | $872.52 | $872.45 | $872.50 |