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 | $171.50 | 10.393% | $189.324 | $189.32 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
Purchase #2 | $136.31 | 3.608% | $141.2281 | $141.23 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
Purchase #3 | $137.75 | 5.655% | $145.5398 | $145.54 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
Purchase #4 | $146.98 | 4.260% | $153.2413 | $153.24 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
Purchase #5 | $242.30 | 5.691% | $256.0893 | $256.09 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
Purchase #6 | $12.94 | 4.323% | $13.4994 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
Purchase #7 | $50.57 | 3.620% | $52.4006 | $52.40 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $898.35 | $951.3225 | $951.32 | $951.35 | $951.20 |