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 | $143.51 | 3.465% | $148.4826 | $148.48 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
Purchase #2 | $220.27 | 13.116% | $249.1606 | $249.16 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
Purchase #3 | $213.51 | 5.601% | $225.4687 | $225.47 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
Purchase #4 | $151.44 | 4.845% | $158.7773 | $158.78 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
Purchase #5 | $134.95 | 13.591% | $153.2911 | $153.29 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
Purchase #6 | $86.27 | 4.759% | $90.3756 | $90.38 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
Purchase #7 | $69.86 | 6.338% | $74.2877 | $74.29 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,019.81 | $1,099.8436 | $1,099.85 | $1,099.90 | $1,100.00 |