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 | $231.63 | 10.308% | $255.5064 | $255.51 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
Purchase #2 | $27.68 | 5.754% | $29.2727 | $29.27 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
Purchase #3 | $207.77 | 13.356% | $235.5198 | $235.52 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
Purchase #4 | $130.74 | 6.736% | $139.5466 | $139.55 | $139.55 | $139.50 |
Purchase #5 | $151.49 | 11.222% | $168.4902 | $168.49 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #6 | $82.62 | 4.369% | $86.2297 | $86.23 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
Purchase #7 | $146.56 | 10.504% | $161.9547 | $161.95 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.49 | $1,076.5201 | $1,076.52 | $1,076.50 | $1,076.50 |