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 | $186.57 | 7.405% | $200.3855 | $200.39 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
Purchase #2 | $133.75 | 6.557% | $142.52 | $142.52 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
Purchase #3 | $127.56 | 9.381% | $139.5264 | $139.53 | $139.55 | $139.50 |
Purchase #4 | $12.44 | 5.114% | $13.0762 | $13.08 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
Purchase #5 | $242.27 | 5.675% | $256.0188 | $256.02 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
Purchase #6 | $22.88 | 6.588% | $24.3873 | $24.39 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
Purchase #7 | $69.43 | 12.453% | $78.0761 | $78.08 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $794.90 | $853.9903 | $854.01 | $854.05 | $854.00 |