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 | $86.64 | 13.688% | $98.4993 | $98.50 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
Purchase #2 | $250.69 | 9.510% | $274.5306 | $274.53 | $274.55 | $274.50 |
Purchase #3 | $161.96 | 6.326% | $172.2056 | $172.21 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
Purchase #4 | $140.67 | 3.300% | $145.3121 | $145.31 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
Purchase #5 | $233.60 | 3.854% | $242.6029 | $242.60 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
Purchase #6 | $225.58 | 8.800% | $245.431 | $245.43 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
Purchase #7 | $155.41 | 13.445% | $176.3049 | $176.30 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,254.55 | $1,354.8864 | $1,354.88 | $1,354.90 | $1,354.80 |