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 | $249.29 | 6.415% | $265.282 | $265.28 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
Purchase #2 | $76.90 | 3.455% | $79.5569 | $79.56 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
Purchase #3 | $59.57 | 6.679% | $63.5487 | $63.55 | $63.55 | $63.50 |
Purchase #4 | $226.77 | 12.336% | $254.7443 | $254.74 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
Purchase #5 | $127.90 | 12.786% | $144.2533 | $144.25 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
Purchase #6 | $36.91 | 5.574% | $38.9674 | $38.97 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
Purchase #7 | $99.42 | 13.413% | $112.7552 | $112.76 | $112.75 | $112.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $876.76 | $959.1078 | $959.11 | $959.10 | $959.20 |