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 | $148.86 | 4.460% | $155.4992 | $155.50 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
Purchase #2 | $77.58 | 9.166% | $84.691 | $84.69 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
Purchase #3 | $62.48 | 7.611% | $67.2354 | $67.24 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
Purchase #4 | $217.69 | 10.468% | $240.4778 | $240.48 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
Purchase #5 | $146.60 | 9.370% | $160.3364 | $160.34 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
Purchase #6 | $140.43 | 8.177% | $151.913 | $151.91 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
Purchase #7 | $188.58 | 5.418% | $198.7973 | $198.80 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $982.22 | $1,058.9501 | $1,058.96 | $1,059.00 | $1,058.90 |