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 | $250.42 | 6.824% | $267.5087 | $267.51 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
Purchase #2 | $235.39 | 3.179% | $242.873 | $242.87 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
Purchase #3 | $85.70 | 11.425% | $95.4912 | $95.49 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
Purchase #4 | $79.70 | 7.190% | $85.4304 | $85.43 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
Purchase #5 | $67.91 | 9.697% | $74.4952 | $74.50 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
Purchase #6 | $56.87 | 5.164% | $59.8068 | $59.81 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
Purchase #7 | $222.35 | 13.551% | $252.4806 | $252.48 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.34 | $1,078.0859 | $1,078.09 | $1,078.10 | $1,078.10 |