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 | $131.84 | 10.339% | $145.4709 | $145.47 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
Purchase #2 | $80.45 | 8.739% | $87.4805 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
Purchase #3 | $35.32 | 11.545% | $39.3977 | $39.40 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
Purchase #4 | $102.37 | 11.803% | $114.4527 | $114.45 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
Purchase #5 | $53.46 | 5.646% | $56.4784 | $56.48 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
Purchase #6 | $18.45 | 11.223% | $20.5206 | $20.52 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #7 | $244.31 | 6.293% | $259.6844 | $259.68 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $666.20 | $723.4852 | $723.48 | $723.50 | $723.60 |