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 | $228.50 | 9.645% | $250.5388 | $250.54 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
Purchase #2 | $145.37 | 9.262% | $158.8342 | $158.83 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
Purchase #3 | $131.52 | 5.142% | $138.2828 | $138.28 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
Purchase #4 | $87.33 | 3.756% | $90.6101 | $90.61 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
Purchase #5 | $167.52 | 7.344% | $179.8227 | $179.82 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
Purchase #6 | $78.74 | 5.469% | $83.0463 | $83.05 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
Purchase #7 | $79.74 | 13.244% | $90.3008 | $90.30 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $918.72 | $991.4357 | $991.43 | $991.45 | $991.30 |