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 | $177.64 | 7.242% | $190.5047 | $190.50 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
Purchase #2 | $75.91 | 12.188% | $85.1619 | $85.16 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
Purchase #3 | $122.26 | 7.846% | $131.8525 | $131.85 | $131.85 | $131.90 |
Purchase #4 | $137.88 | 13.312% | $156.2346 | $156.23 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
Purchase #5 | $174.83 | 11.393% | $194.7484 | $194.75 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
Purchase #6 | $132.56 | 4.530% | $138.565 | $138.57 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
Purchase #7 | $48.42 | 3.869% | $50.2934 | $50.29 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $869.50 | $947.3605 | $947.35 | $947.35 | $947.40 |