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 | $60.81 | 12.624% | $68.4867 | $68.49 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
Purchase #2 | $140.77 | 6.727% | $150.2396 | $150.24 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
Purchase #3 | $239.95 | 10.496% | $265.1352 | $265.14 | $265.15 | $265.10 |
Purchase #4 | $176.43 | 5.125% | $185.472 | $185.47 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
Purchase #5 | $233.34 | 7.326% | $250.4345 | $250.43 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
Purchase #6 | $55.25 | 13.294% | $62.5949 | $62.59 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
Purchase #7 | $98.57 | 12.855% | $111.2412 | $111.24 | $111.25 | $111.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,005.12 | $1,093.6041 | $1,093.60 | $1,093.65 | $1,093.50 |