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 | $37.28 | 8.706% | $40.5256 | $40.53 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $66.38 | 5.577% | $70.082 | $70.08 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
Purchase #3 | $81.45 | 5.534% | $85.9574 | $85.96 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
Purchase #4 | $42.38 | 7.450% | $45.5373 | $45.54 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
Purchase #5 | $229.78 | 9.141% | $250.7842 | $250.78 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
Purchase #6 | $28.26 | 4.515% | $29.5359 | $29.54 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
Purchase #7 | $216.25 | 13.612% | $245.686 | $245.69 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $701.78 | $768.1084 | $768.12 | $768.20 | $768.10 |