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 | $120.63 | 12.558% | $135.7787 | $135.78 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
Purchase #2 | $111.95 | 11.176% | $124.4615 | $124.46 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
Purchase #3 | $142.50 | 11.158% | $158.4002 | $158.40 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
Purchase #4 | $183.73 | 5.390% | $193.633 | $193.63 | $193.65 | $193.60 |
Purchase #5 | $187.28 | 11.668% | $209.1318 | $209.13 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
Purchase #6 | $85.98 | 13.552% | $97.632 | $97.63 | $97.65 | $97.60 |
Purchase #7 | $51.80 | 3.197% | $53.456 | $53.46 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $883.87 | $972.4932 | $972.49 | $972.55 | $972.50 |