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 | $58.53 | 6.698% | $62.4503 | $62.45 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
Purchase #2 | $170.89 | 11.626% | $190.7577 | $190.76 | $190.75 | $190.80 |
Purchase #3 | $230.98 | 4.127% | $240.5125 | $240.51 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
Purchase #4 | $42.30 | 13.640% | $48.0697 | $48.07 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
Purchase #5 | $214.88 | 12.170% | $241.0309 | $241.03 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
Purchase #6 | $24.43 | 6.248% | $25.9564 | $25.96 | $25.95 | $26.00 |
Purchase #7 | $227.58 | 12.578% | $256.205 | $256.21 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.59 | $1,064.9825 | $1,064.99 | $1,064.95 | $1,065.10 |