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 | $142.84 | 3.259% | $147.4952 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
Purchase #2 | $62.74 | 9.845% | $68.9168 | $68.92 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
Purchase #3 | $17.34 | 9.404% | $18.9707 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
Purchase #4 | $193.50 | 11.446% | $215.648 | $215.65 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
Purchase #5 | $61.38 | 9.813% | $67.4032 | $67.40 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
Purchase #6 | $124.41 | 9.637% | $136.3994 | $136.40 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
Purchase #7 | $176.34 | 6.853% | $188.4246 | $188.42 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $778.55 | $843.2579 | $843.26 | $843.20 | $843.20 |