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 | $79.75 | 9.763% | $87.536 | $87.54 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
Purchase #2 | $192.80 | 11.241% | $214.4726 | $214.47 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
Purchase #3 | $143.79 | 12.561% | $161.8515 | $161.85 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
Purchase #4 | $91.65 | 4.209% | $95.5075 | $95.51 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
Purchase #5 | $176.68 | 3.409% | $182.703 | $182.70 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
Purchase #6 | $103.38 | 5.297% | $108.856 | $108.86 | $108.85 | $108.90 |
Purchase #7 | $231.35 | 5.716% | $244.574 | $244.57 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,019.40 | $1,095.5006 | $1,095.50 | $1,095.45 | $1,095.60 |