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 | $57.48 | 5.270% | $60.5092 | $60.51 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
Purchase #2 | $35.56 | 8.220% | $38.483 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #3 | $176.40 | 10.611% | $195.1178 | $195.12 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
Purchase #4 | $84.63 | 6.130% | $89.8178 | $89.82 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
Purchase #5 | $248.41 | 8.237% | $268.8715 | $268.87 | $268.85 | $268.90 |
Purchase #6 | $120.32 | 11.700% | $134.3974 | $134.40 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
Purchase #7 | $180.36 | 13.257% | $204.2703 | $204.27 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $903.16 | $991.4670 | $991.47 | $991.40 | $991.50 |