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 | $112.97 | 9.318% | $123.4965 | $123.50 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
Purchase #2 | $129.34 | 10.683% | $143.1574 | $143.16 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
Purchase #3 | $178.53 | 6.704% | $190.4987 | $190.50 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
Purchase #4 | $18.70 | 10.726% | $20.7058 | $20.71 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
Purchase #5 | $24.92 | 11.779% | $27.8553 | $27.86 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
Purchase #6 | $104.84 | 13.438% | $118.9284 | $118.93 | $118.95 | $118.90 |
Purchase #7 | $247.58 | 12.713% | $279.0548 | $279.05 | $279.05 | $279.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $816.88 | $903.6969 | $903.71 | $903.70 | $903.80 |