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 | $237.60 | 9.637% | $260.4975 | $260.50 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
Purchase #2 | $111.35 | 5.281% | $117.2304 | $117.23 | $117.25 | $117.20 |
Purchase #3 | $94.74 | 13.394% | $107.4295 | $107.43 | $107.45 | $107.40 |
Purchase #4 | $145.83 | 3.478% | $150.902 | $150.90 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
Purchase #5 | $125.45 | 4.830% | $131.5092 | $131.51 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
Purchase #6 | $94.85 | 5.770% | $100.3228 | $100.32 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
Purchase #7 | $169.77 | 9.136% | $185.2802 | $185.28 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $979.59 | $1,053.1716 | $1,053.17 | $1,053.20 | $1,053.10 |