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 | $138.96 | 12.622% | $156.4995 | $156.50 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
Purchase #2 | $24.79 | 7.102% | $26.5506 | $26.55 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
Purchase #3 | $196.47 | 10.639% | $217.3724 | $217.37 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
Purchase #4 | $25.96 | 12.201% | $29.1274 | $29.13 | $29.15 | $29.10 |
Purchase #5 | $96.28 | 3.369% | $99.5237 | $99.52 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
Purchase #6 | $229.89 | 11.565% | $256.4768 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
Purchase #7 | $218.26 | 6.447% | $232.3312 | $232.33 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $930.61 | $1,017.8816 | $1,017.88 | $1,017.90 | $1,017.90 |