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 | $51.94 | 12.868% | $58.6236 | $58.62 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
Purchase #2 | $76.25 | 8.164% | $82.4751 | $82.48 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #3 | $250.54 | 13.567% | $284.5308 | $284.53 | $284.55 | $284.50 |
Purchase #4 | $163.55 | 13.534% | $185.6849 | $185.68 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
Purchase #5 | $244.81 | 12.137% | $274.5226 | $274.52 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
Purchase #6 | $183.95 | 10.650% | $203.5407 | $203.54 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
Purchase #7 | $176.29 | 5.568% | $186.1058 | $186.11 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,147.33 | $1,275.4835 | $1,275.48 | $1,275.50 | $1,275.40 |