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 | $140.76 | 9.760% | $154.4982 | $154.50 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
Purchase #2 | $171.67 | 9.538% | $188.0439 | $188.04 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
Purchase #3 | $200.38 | 13.862% | $228.1567 | $228.16 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
Purchase #4 | $22.88 | 6.214% | $24.3018 | $24.30 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
Purchase #5 | $249.95 | 11.444% | $278.5543 | $278.55 | $278.55 | $278.60 |
Purchase #6 | $64.49 | 5.287% | $67.8996 | $67.90 | $67.90 | $67.90 |
Purchase #7 | $176.60 | 5.590% | $186.4719 | $186.47 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,026.73 | $1,127.9264 | $1,127.92 | $1,127.90 | $1,128.00 |