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 | $48.84 | 11.587% | $54.4991 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
Purchase #2 | $30.98 | 5.752% | $32.762 | $32.76 | $32.75 | $32.80 |
Purchase #3 | $209.57 | 4.124% | $218.2127 | $218.21 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
Purchase #4 | $105.42 | 10.234% | $116.2087 | $116.21 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
Purchase #5 | $201.93 | 9.414% | $220.9397 | $220.94 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
Purchase #6 | $153.65 | 9.711% | $168.571 | $168.57 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
Purchase #7 | $247.70 | 6.204% | $263.0673 | $263.07 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.09 | $1,074.2605 | $1,074.26 | $1,074.20 | $1,074.30 |