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 | $43.81 | 13.424% | $49.6911 | $49.69 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
Purchase #2 | $88.48 | 3.125% | $91.245 | $91.25 | $91.25 | $91.20 |
Purchase #3 | $159.25 | 3.251% | $164.4272 | $164.43 | $164.45 | $164.40 |
Purchase #4 | $197.69 | 5.843% | $209.241 | $209.24 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
Purchase #5 | $117.58 | 7.532% | $126.4361 | $126.44 | $126.45 | $126.40 |
Purchase #6 | $56.37 | 11.657% | $62.9411 | $62.94 | $62.95 | $62.90 |
Purchase #7 | $243.59 | 10.249% | $268.5555 | $268.56 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $906.77 | $972.5370 | $972.55 | $972.60 | $972.40 |