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 | $121.75 | 5.541% | $128.4962 | $128.50 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
Purchase #2 | $37.42 | 3.526% | $38.7394 | $38.74 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
Purchase #3 | $124.58 | 4.721% | $130.4614 | $130.46 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
Purchase #4 | $187.85 | 12.409% | $211.1603 | $211.16 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
Purchase #5 | $208.74 | 6.339% | $221.972 | $221.97 | $221.95 | $222.00 |
Purchase #6 | $68.92 | 4.174% | $71.7967 | $71.80 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
Purchase #7 | $62.77 | 6.874% | $67.0848 | $67.08 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $812.03 | $869.7108 | $869.71 | $869.70 | $869.80 |