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 | $80.34 | 10.160% | $88.5025 | $88.50 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
Purchase #2 | $165.47 | 7.663% | $178.15 | $178.15 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
Purchase #3 | $71.78 | 9.307% | $78.4606 | $78.46 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
Purchase #4 | $96.69 | 11.184% | $107.5038 | $107.50 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
Purchase #5 | $215.47 | 10.664% | $238.4477 | $238.45 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
Purchase #6 | $87.80 | 5.318% | $92.4692 | $92.47 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
Purchase #7 | $65.31 | 6.444% | $69.5186 | $69.52 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $782.86 | $853.0524 | $853.05 | $853.00 | $853.10 |