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 | $60.62 | 9.619% | $66.451 | $66.45 | $66.45 | $66.50 |
Purchase #2 | $157.87 | 7.388% | $169.5334 | $169.53 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
Purchase #3 | $118.41 | 8.822% | $128.8561 | $128.86 | $128.85 | $128.90 |
Purchase #4 | $88.88 | 11.332% | $98.9519 | $98.95 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
Purchase #5 | $139.97 | 12.394% | $157.3179 | $157.32 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
Purchase #6 | $172.27 | 4.210% | $179.5226 | $179.52 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
Purchase #7 | $163.70 | 4.801% | $171.5592 | $171.56 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $901.72 | $972.1921 | $972.19 | $972.15 | $972.30 |