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 | $123.30 | 10.736% | $136.5375 | $136.54 | $136.55 | $136.50 |
Purchase #2 | $26.97 | 8.393% | $29.2336 | $29.23 | $29.25 | $29.20 |
Purchase #3 | $174.98 | 12.297% | $196.4973 | $196.50 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
Purchase #4 | $49.69 | 9.141% | $54.2322 | $54.23 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
Purchase #5 | $227.50 | 6.607% | $242.5309 | $242.53 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
Purchase #6 | $216.63 | 10.355% | $239.062 | $239.06 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
Purchase #7 | $223.93 | 11.419% | $249.5006 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,043.00 | $1,147.5941 | $1,147.59 | $1,147.65 | $1,147.50 |