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 | $122.37 | 13.184% | $138.5033 | $138.50 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
Purchase #2 | $69.95 | 3.422% | $72.3437 | $72.34 | $72.35 | $72.30 |
Purchase #3 | $69.36 | 5.558% | $73.215 | $73.22 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
Purchase #4 | $110.62 | 9.236% | $120.8369 | $120.84 | $120.85 | $120.80 |
Purchase #5 | $39.45 | 9.812% | $43.3208 | $43.32 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
Purchase #6 | $48.60 | 11.605% | $54.24 | $54.24 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
Purchase #7 | $83.41 | 4.805% | $87.4179 | $87.42 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $543.76 | $589.8776 | $589.88 | $589.85 | $589.70 |