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 | $120.45 | 5.850% | $127.4963 | $127.50 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
Purchase #2 | $35.46 | 13.282% | $40.1698 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
Purchase #3 | $70.69 | 13.222% | $80.0366 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
Purchase #4 | $247.98 | 3.128% | $255.7368 | $255.74 | $255.75 | $255.70 |
Purchase #5 | $113.27 | 7.593% | $121.8706 | $121.87 | $121.85 | $121.90 |
Purchase #6 | $22.91 | 11.280% | $25.4942 | $25.49 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
Purchase #7 | $56.33 | 9.247% | $61.5388 | $61.54 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $667.09 | $712.3431 | $712.35 | $712.35 | $712.30 |