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 | $135.73 | 6.458% | $144.4954 | $144.50 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
Purchase #2 | $52.79 | 12.434% | $59.3539 | $59.35 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
Purchase #3 | $19.75 | 7.733% | $21.2773 | $21.28 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
Purchase #4 | $30.72 | 4.326% | $32.0489 | $32.05 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
Purchase #5 | $180.70 | 8.486% | $196.0342 | $196.03 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
Purchase #6 | $123.68 | 10.238% | $136.3424 | $136.34 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
Purchase #7 | $134.29 | 11.572% | $149.83 | $149.83 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $677.66 | $739.3821 | $739.38 | $739.45 | $739.30 |