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 | $57.78 | 5.265% | $60.8221 | $60.82 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
Purchase #2 | $80.70 | 9.207% | $88.13 | $88.13 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
Purchase #3 | $38.73 | 13.420% | $43.9276 | $43.93 | $43.95 | $43.90 |
Purchase #4 | $43.42 | 12.405% | $48.8063 | $48.81 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
Purchase #5 | $237.45 | 7.182% | $254.5037 | $254.50 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
Purchase #6 | $221.27 | 10.131% | $243.6869 | $243.69 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
Purchase #7 | $201.90 | 7.119% | $216.2733 | $216.27 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $881.25 | $956.1499 | $956.15 | $956.15 | $956.10 |