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 | $52.59 | 12.591% | $59.2116 | $59.21 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
Purchase #2 | $10.80 | 6.473% | $11.4991 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
Purchase #3 | $49.76 | 9.184% | $54.33 | $54.33 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
Purchase #4 | $50.43 | 10.210% | $55.5789 | $55.58 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
Purchase #5 | $209.95 | 10.525% | $232.0472 | $232.05 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
Purchase #6 | $250.78 | 11.590% | $279.8454 | $279.85 | $279.85 | $279.80 |
Purchase #7 | $143.97 | 4.139% | $149.9289 | $149.93 | $149.95 | $149.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $768.28 | $842.4411 | $842.45 | $842.50 | $842.30 |