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 | $142.99 | 5.220% | $150.4541 | $150.45 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
Purchase #2 | $154.34 | 13.870% | $175.747 | $175.75 | $175.75 | $175.70 |
Purchase #3 | $59.52 | 11.691% | $66.4785 | $66.48 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
Purchase #4 | $19.26 | 10.678% | $21.3166 | $21.32 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
Purchase #5 | $216.53 | 10.636% | $239.5601 | $239.56 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
Purchase #6 | $170.85 | 8.805% | $185.8933 | $185.89 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
Purchase #7 | $168.50 | 10.871% | $186.8176 | $186.82 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $931.99 | $1,026.2672 | $1,026.27 | $1,026.25 | $1,026.30 |