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 | $202.39 | 10.843% | $224.3351 | $224.34 | $224.35 | $224.30 |
Purchase #2 | $148.89 | 9.139% | $162.4971 | $162.50 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
Purchase #3 | $51.78 | 13.605% | $58.8247 | $58.82 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
Purchase #4 | $39.71 | 4.837% | $41.6308 | $41.63 | $41.65 | $41.60 |
Purchase #5 | $72.62 | 10.407% | $80.1776 | $80.18 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
Purchase #6 | $46.31 | 9.205% | $50.5728 | $50.57 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
Purchase #7 | $210.56 | 11.371% | $234.5028 | $234.50 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $772.26 | $852.5409 | $852.54 | $852.55 | $852.50 |