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 | $216.60 | 8.740% | $235.5308 | $235.53 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
Purchase #2 | $144.33 | 5.274% | $151.942 | $151.94 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
Purchase #3 | $54.94 | 8.731% | $59.7368 | $59.74 | $59.75 | $59.70 |
Purchase #4 | $72.80 | 3.153% | $75.0954 | $75.10 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
Purchase #5 | $53.51 | 11.645% | $59.7412 | $59.74 | $59.75 | $59.70 |
Purchase #6 | $221.30 | 11.367% | $246.4552 | $246.46 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
Purchase #7 | $136.68 | 4.576% | $142.9345 | $142.93 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $900.16 | $971.4359 | $971.44 | $971.50 | $971.30 |