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 | $249.67 | 8.743% | $271.4986 | $271.50 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
Purchase #2 | $135.25 | 4.278% | $141.036 | $141.04 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
Purchase #3 | $156.72 | 13.353% | $177.6468 | $177.65 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
Purchase #4 | $27.38 | 11.612% | $30.5594 | $30.56 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
Purchase #5 | $10.46 | 13.554% | $11.8777 | $11.88 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
Purchase #6 | $183.58 | 12.418% | $206.377 | $206.38 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
Purchase #7 | $227.66 | 5.625% | $240.4659 | $240.47 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.72 | $1,079.4614 | $1,079.48 | $1,079.50 | $1,079.50 |