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 | $144.41 | 3.526% | $149.5019 | $149.50 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
Purchase #2 | $196.42 | 11.730% | $219.4601 | $219.46 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
Purchase #3 | $75.34 | 6.823% | $80.4804 | $80.48 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
Purchase #4 | $41.80 | 9.301% | $45.6878 | $45.69 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
Purchase #5 | $228.99 | 11.784% | $255.9742 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
Purchase #6 | $59.47 | 6.512% | $63.3427 | $63.34 | $63.35 | $63.30 |
Purchase #7 | $154.40 | 11.497% | $172.1514 | $172.15 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $900.83 | $986.5985 | $986.59 | $986.60 | $986.70 |