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 | $143.68 | 4.718% | $150.4588 | $150.46 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
Purchase #2 | $87.55 | 11.831% | $97.908 | $97.91 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
Purchase #3 | $221.52 | 6.262% | $235.3916 | $235.39 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
Purchase #4 | $141.68 | 6.802% | $151.3171 | $151.32 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
Purchase #5 | $50.50 | 7.299% | $54.186 | $54.19 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
Purchase #6 | $88.46 | 4.493% | $92.4345 | $92.43 | $92.45 | $92.40 |
Purchase #7 | $246.48 | 13.720% | $280.2971 | $280.30 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $979.87 | $1,061.9931 | $1,062.00 | $1,062.00 | $1,062.00 |