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 | $139.50 | 12.185% | $156.4981 | $156.50 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
Purchase #2 | $127.78 | 5.307% | $134.5613 | $134.56 | $134.55 | $134.60 |
Purchase #3 | $162.45 | 13.283% | $184.0282 | $184.03 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
Purchase #4 | $134.54 | 5.834% | $142.3891 | $142.39 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
Purchase #5 | $194.68 | 12.622% | $219.2525 | $219.25 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
Purchase #6 | $156.45 | 5.723% | $165.4036 | $165.40 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
Purchase #7 | $40.98 | 5.816% | $43.3634 | $43.36 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $956.38 | $1,045.4962 | $1,045.49 | $1,045.50 | $1,045.60 |