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 | $45.82 | 9.678% | $50.2545 | $50.25 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
Purchase #2 | $188.72 | 6.268% | $200.549 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
Purchase #3 | $199.56 | 11.872% | $223.2518 | $223.25 | $223.25 | $223.30 |
Purchase #4 | $198.70 | 12.637% | $223.8097 | $223.81 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
Purchase #5 | $165.29 | 7.360% | $177.4553 | $177.46 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
Purchase #6 | $113.60 | 13.325% | $128.7372 | $128.74 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
Purchase #7 | $228.89 | 4.706% | $239.6616 | $239.66 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,140.58 | $1,243.7191 | $1,243.72 | $1,243.70 | $1,243.80 |