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 | $151.43 | 11.270% | $168.4962 | $168.50 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #2 | $29.68 | 13.715% | $33.7506 | $33.75 | $33.75 | $33.80 |
Purchase #3 | $49.28 | 10.832% | $54.618 | $54.62 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
Purchase #4 | $38.95 | 3.562% | $40.3374 | $40.34 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
Purchase #5 | $109.62 | 5.405% | $115.545 | $115.55 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
Purchase #6 | $219.90 | 4.822% | $230.5036 | $230.50 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
Purchase #7 | $42.59 | 6.271% | $45.2608 | $45.26 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $641.45 | $688.5116 | $688.52 | $688.50 | $688.50 |