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 | $62.85 | 5.789% | $66.4884 | $66.49 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
Purchase #2 | $87.80 | 9.872% | $96.4676 | $96.47 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
Purchase #3 | $188.73 | 3.656% | $195.63 | $195.63 | $195.65 | $195.60 |
Purchase #4 | $194.67 | 8.783% | $211.7679 | $211.77 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
Purchase #5 | $169.93 | 3.637% | $176.1104 | $176.11 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
Purchase #6 | $127.69 | 5.627% | $134.8751 | $134.88 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
Purchase #7 | $112.74 | 13.590% | $128.0614 | $128.06 | $128.05 | $128.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $944.41 | $1,009.4008 | $1,009.41 | $1,009.40 | $1,009.50 |