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 | $219.46 | 10.519% | $242.545 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
Purchase #2 | $226.58 | 8.346% | $245.4904 | $245.49 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
Purchase #3 | $85.52 | 4.688% | $89.5292 | $89.53 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
Purchase #4 | $37.73 | 5.366% | $39.7546 | $39.75 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
Purchase #5 | $17.68 | 4.248% | $18.431 | $18.43 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
Purchase #6 | $173.56 | 3.152% | $179.0306 | $179.03 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
Purchase #7 | $134.57 | 7.385% | $144.508 | $144.51 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $895.10 | $959.2888 | $959.29 | $959.35 | $959.20 |