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 | $127.90 | 7.411% | $137.3787 | $137.38 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
Purchase #2 | $64.32 | 11.260% | $71.5624 | $71.56 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
Purchase #3 | $64.39 | 9.422% | $70.4568 | $70.46 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
Purchase #4 | $186.80 | 4.144% | $194.541 | $194.54 | $194.55 | $194.50 |
Purchase #5 | $250.80 | 5.869% | $265.5195 | $265.52 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
Purchase #6 | $52.36 | 3.248% | $54.0607 | $54.06 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
Purchase #7 | $43.92 | 12.166% | $49.2633 | $49.26 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $790.49 | $842.7824 | $842.78 | $842.75 | $842.90 |