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 | $90.44 | 7.706% | $97.4093 | $97.41 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
Purchase #2 | $209.33 | 3.425% | $216.4996 | $216.50 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
Purchase #3 | $47.57 | 11.471% | $53.0268 | $53.03 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
Purchase #4 | $25.75 | 9.848% | $28.2859 | $28.29 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
Purchase #5 | $174.96 | 10.846% | $193.9362 | $193.94 | $193.95 | $193.90 |
Purchase #6 | $124.29 | 4.358% | $129.7066 | $129.71 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
Purchase #7 | $142.30 | 8.474% | $154.3585 | $154.36 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $814.64 | $873.2229 | $873.24 | $873.25 | $873.20 |