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 | $240.85 | 7.220% | $258.2394 | $258.24 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
Purchase #2 | $46.77 | 3.701% | $48.501 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #3 | $130.45 | 10.110% | $143.6385 | $143.64 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
Purchase #4 | $41.57 | 5.320% | $43.7815 | $43.78 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
Purchase #5 | $228.56 | 13.165% | $258.6499 | $258.65 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
Purchase #6 | $158.62 | 8.185% | $171.603 | $171.60 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
Purchase #7 | $133.77 | 13.787% | $152.2129 | $152.21 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.59 | $1,076.6262 | $1,076.62 | $1,076.65 | $1,076.50 |