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 | $140.64 | 9.858% | $154.5043 | $154.50 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
Purchase #2 | $36.27 | 3.303% | $37.468 | $37.47 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
Purchase #3 | $40.59 | 5.576% | $42.8533 | $42.85 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
Purchase #4 | $119.25 | 3.825% | $123.8113 | $123.81 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
Purchase #5 | $243.32 | 12.531% | $273.8104 | $273.81 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
Purchase #6 | $62.65 | 12.791% | $70.6636 | $70.66 | $70.65 | $70.70 |
Purchase #7 | $244.66 | 5.357% | $257.7664 | $257.77 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $887.38 | $960.8773 | $960.87 | $960.80 | $961.00 |