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 | $106.99 | 12.625% | $120.4975 | $120.50 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
Purchase #2 | $74.71 | 10.494% | $82.5501 | $82.55 | $82.55 | $82.60 |
Purchase #3 | $122.28 | 7.555% | $131.5183 | $131.52 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
Purchase #4 | $20.57 | 9.227% | $22.468 | $22.47 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
Purchase #5 | $207.36 | 4.665% | $217.0333 | $217.03 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
Purchase #6 | $131.56 | 8.391% | $142.5992 | $142.60 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
Purchase #7 | $47.41 | 8.522% | $51.4503 | $51.45 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $710.88 | $768.1167 | $768.12 | $768.10 | $768.20 |