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 | $45.47 | 9.378% | $49.7342 | $49.73 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
Purchase #2 | $53.35 | 5.642% | $56.36 | $56.36 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
Purchase #3 | $26.72 | 10.370% | $29.4909 | $29.49 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
Purchase #4 | $206.54 | 10.785% | $228.8153 | $228.82 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
Purchase #5 | $214.52 | 10.358% | $236.74 | $236.74 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
Purchase #6 | $245.94 | 9.288% | $268.7829 | $268.78 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
Purchase #7 | $197.37 | 5.703% | $208.626 | $208.63 | $208.65 | $208.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $989.91 | $1,078.5493 | $1,078.55 | $1,078.60 | $1,078.50 |