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 | $229.83 | 5.533% | $242.5465 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
Purchase #2 | $222.75 | 3.161% | $229.7911 | $229.79 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
Purchase #3 | $117.50 | 6.254% | $124.8485 | $124.85 | $124.85 | $124.80 |
Purchase #4 | $35.77 | 12.713% | $40.3174 | $40.32 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
Purchase #5 | $140.37 | 10.457% | $155.0485 | $155.05 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
Purchase #6 | $97.97 | 3.866% | $101.7575 | $101.76 | $101.75 | $101.80 |
Purchase #7 | $27.87 | 9.180% | $30.4285 | $30.43 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $872.06 | $924.7380 | $924.75 | $924.75 | $924.60 |