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 | $189.33 | 10.123% | $208.4959 | $208.50 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
Purchase #2 | $66.87 | 8.234% | $72.3761 | $72.38 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
Purchase #3 | $41.70 | 7.248% | $44.7224 | $44.72 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
Purchase #4 | $188.49 | 4.746% | $197.4357 | $197.44 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
Purchase #5 | $50.39 | 4.676% | $52.7462 | $52.75 | $52.75 | $52.70 |
Purchase #6 | $158.70 | 9.433% | $173.6702 | $173.67 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
Purchase #7 | $133.95 | 3.345% | $138.4306 | $138.43 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $829.43 | $887.8771 | $887.89 | $887.90 | $887.80 |