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 | $139.81 | 7.625% | $150.4705 | $150.47 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
Purchase #2 | $18.35 | 11.607% | $20.4799 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #3 | $73.46 | 10.425% | $81.1182 | $81.12 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
Purchase #4 | $118.65 | 4.137% | $123.5586 | $123.56 | $123.55 | $123.60 |
Purchase #5 | $104.67 | 10.110% | $115.2521 | $115.25 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
Purchase #6 | $63.52 | 4.383% | $66.3041 | $66.30 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
Purchase #7 | $116.32 | 11.418% | $129.6014 | $129.60 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $634.78 | $686.7848 | $686.78 | $686.75 | $686.90 |