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 | $231.78 | 12.823% | $261.5011 | $261.50 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
Purchase #2 | $111.73 | 3.261% | $115.3735 | $115.37 | $115.35 | $115.40 |
Purchase #3 | $137.54 | 10.475% | $151.9473 | $151.95 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
Purchase #4 | $176.40 | 12.352% | $198.1889 | $198.19 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
Purchase #5 | $81.86 | 10.567% | $90.5101 | $90.51 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
Purchase #6 | $135.26 | 10.571% | $149.5583 | $149.56 | $149.55 | $149.60 |
Purchase #7 | $68.88 | 5.363% | $72.574 | $72.57 | $72.55 | $72.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $943.45 | $1,039.6532 | $1,039.65 | $1,039.60 | $1,039.70 |