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 | $134.39 | 6.815% | $143.5487 | $143.55 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
Purchase #2 | $220.73 | 13.365% | $250.2306 | $250.23 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
Purchase #3 | $40.86 | 11.296% | $45.4755 | $45.48 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
Purchase #4 | $220.66 | 4.144% | $229.8042 | $229.80 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
Purchase #5 | $17.82 | 3.620% | $18.4651 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
Purchase #6 | $49.85 | 5.222% | $52.4532 | $52.45 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
Purchase #7 | $41.93 | 9.199% | $45.7871 | $45.79 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $726.24 | $785.7644 | $785.77 | $785.80 | $785.80 |