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 | $139.88 | 9.730% | $153.4903 | $153.49 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
Purchase #2 | $232.87 | 3.262% | $240.4662 | $240.47 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
Purchase #3 | $30.55 | 6.813% | $32.6314 | $32.63 | $32.65 | $32.60 |
Purchase #4 | $67.32 | 10.611% | $74.4633 | $74.46 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
Purchase #5 | $99.59 | 13.840% | $113.3733 | $113.37 | $113.35 | $113.40 |
Purchase #6 | $180.88 | 8.229% | $195.7646 | $195.76 | $195.75 | $195.80 |
Purchase #7 | $78.94 | 13.502% | $89.5985 | $89.60 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $830.03 | $899.7876 | $899.78 | $899.75 | $899.90 |