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 | $45.56 | 6.538% | $48.5387 | $48.54 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
Purchase #2 | $55.61 | 7.371% | $59.709 | $59.71 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
Purchase #3 | $72.81 | 3.703% | $75.5062 | $75.51 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
Purchase #4 | $245.74 | 9.274% | $268.5299 | $268.53 | $268.55 | $268.50 |
Purchase #5 | $244.70 | 5.125% | $257.2409 | $257.24 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
Purchase #6 | $168.53 | 11.857% | $188.5126 | $188.51 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
Purchase #7 | $172.76 | 10.124% | $190.2502 | $190.25 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,005.71 | $1,088.2875 | $1,088.29 | $1,088.30 | $1,088.20 |