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 | $132.88 | 5.758% | $140.5312 | $140.53 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
Purchase #2 | $72.47 | 5.211% | $76.2464 | $76.25 | $76.25 | $76.20 |
Purchase #3 | $40.82 | 8.730% | $44.3836 | $44.38 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
Purchase #4 | $52.80 | 12.178% | $59.23 | $59.23 | $59.25 | $59.20 |
Purchase #5 | $61.43 | 11.202% | $68.3114 | $68.31 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
Purchase #6 | $78.86 | 12.648% | $88.8342 | $88.83 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
Purchase #7 | $25.67 | 8.114% | $27.7529 | $27.75 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $464.93 | $505.2897 | $505.28 | $505.35 | $505.20 |