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 | $53.98 | 10.225% | $59.4995 | $59.50 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
Purchase #2 | $86.82 | 12.443% | $97.623 | $97.62 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
Purchase #3 | $169.68 | 10.747% | $187.9155 | $187.92 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
Purchase #4 | $246.83 | 3.744% | $256.0713 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
Purchase #5 | $166.54 | 9.750% | $182.7777 | $182.78 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
Purchase #6 | $110.30 | 13.373% | $125.0504 | $125.05 | $125.05 | $125.10 |
Purchase #7 | $89.36 | 11.717% | $99.8303 | $99.83 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $923.51 | $1,008.7677 | $1,008.77 | $1,008.75 | $1,008.80 |