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 | $117.30 | 9.509% | $128.4541 | $128.45 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
Purchase #2 | $245.94 | 3.189% | $253.783 | $253.78 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
Purchase #3 | $246.98 | 3.805% | $256.3776 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
Purchase #4 | $35.78 | 11.624% | $39.9391 | $39.94 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
Purchase #5 | $90.76 | 12.874% | $102.4444 | $102.44 | $102.45 | $102.40 |
Purchase #6 | $20.70 | 10.726% | $22.9203 | $22.92 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
Purchase #7 | $5.41 | 3.220% | $5.5842 | $5.58 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $762.87 | $809.5027 | $809.49 | $809.55 | $809.50 |