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 | $110.54 | 11.723% | $123.4986 | $123.50 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
Purchase #2 | $140.25 | 13.142% | $158.6817 | $158.68 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
Purchase #3 | $212.55 | 12.296% | $238.6851 | $238.69 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
Purchase #4 | $25.66 | 12.618% | $28.8978 | $28.90 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
Purchase #5 | $74.39 | 9.651% | $81.5694 | $81.57 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
Purchase #6 | $70.94 | 11.682% | $79.2272 | $79.23 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
Purchase #7 | $174.97 | 7.205% | $187.5766 | $187.58 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $809.30 | $898.1364 | $898.15 | $898.20 | $898.20 |