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 | $218.30 | 5.588% | $230.4986 | $230.50 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
Purchase #2 | $39.45 | 6.145% | $41.8742 | $41.87 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
Purchase #3 | $145.68 | 9.152% | $159.0126 | $159.01 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
Purchase #4 | $80.31 | 11.684% | $89.6934 | $89.69 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
Purchase #5 | $177.87 | 5.670% | $187.9552 | $187.96 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
Purchase #6 | $61.70 | 5.366% | $65.0108 | $65.01 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
Purchase #7 | $140.51 | 3.118% | $144.8911 | $144.89 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $863.82 | $918.9359 | $918.93 | $918.90 | $919.00 |