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 | $131.78 | 9.626% | $144.4651 | $144.47 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
Purchase #2 | $232.67 | 12.811% | $262.4774 | $262.48 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
Purchase #3 | $85.71 | 12.541% | $96.4589 | $96.46 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
Purchase #4 | $57.78 | 8.355% | $62.6075 | $62.61 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
Purchase #5 | $144.89 | 12.315% | $162.7332 | $162.73 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
Purchase #6 | $152.60 | 4.365% | $159.261 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
Purchase #7 | $180.69 | 9.849% | $198.4862 | $198.49 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.12 | $1,086.4893 | $1,086.50 | $1,086.50 | $1,086.60 |