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 | $78.29 | 11.778% | $87.511 | $87.51 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
Purchase #2 | $82.50 | 3.654% | $85.5146 | $85.51 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
Purchase #3 | $99.51 | 7.624% | $107.0966 | $107.10 | $107.10 | $107.10 |
Purchase #4 | $163.79 | 13.186% | $185.3873 | $185.39 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
Purchase #5 | $196.59 | 4.564% | $205.5624 | $205.56 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
Purchase #6 | $226.83 | 5.127% | $238.4596 | $238.46 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
Purchase #7 | $152.70 | 6.608% | $162.7904 | $162.79 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,000.21 | $1,072.3219 | $1,072.32 | $1,072.30 | $1,072.40 |