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 | $80.36 | 11.371% | $89.4977 | $89.50 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
Purchase #2 | $102.67 | 8.602% | $111.5017 | $111.50 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
Purchase #3 | $138.29 | 7.156% | $148.186 | $148.19 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
Purchase #4 | $248.50 | 12.465% | $279.4755 | $279.48 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
Purchase #5 | $111.58 | 8.254% | $120.7898 | $120.79 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
Purchase #6 | $238.57 | 13.558% | $270.9153 | $270.92 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
Purchase #7 | $49.42 | 13.548% | $56.1154 | $56.12 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.39 | $1,076.4814 | $1,076.50 | $1,076.50 | $1,076.50 |