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 | $230.57 | 12.579% | $259.5734 | $259.57 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
Purchase #2 | $12.57 | 5.470% | $13.2576 | $13.26 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
Purchase #3 | $162.52 | 13.552% | $184.5447 | $184.54 | $184.55 | $184.50 |
Purchase #4 | $160.74 | 9.645% | $176.2434 | $176.24 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
Purchase #5 | $104.66 | 3.794% | $108.6308 | $108.63 | $108.65 | $108.60 |
Purchase #6 | $241.88 | 9.766% | $265.502 | $265.50 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
Purchase #7 | $38.56 | 11.255% | $42.8999 | $42.90 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.50 | $1,050.6518 | $1,050.64 | $1,050.65 | $1,050.60 |