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 | $116.50 | 3.437% | $120.5041 | $120.50 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
Purchase #2 | $247.91 | 12.673% | $279.3276 | $279.33 | $279.35 | $279.30 |
Purchase #3 | $44.39 | 9.854% | $48.7642 | $48.76 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
Purchase #4 | $162.68 | 6.483% | $173.2265 | $173.23 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
Purchase #5 | $53.75 | 4.595% | $56.2198 | $56.22 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
Purchase #6 | $95.30 | 4.399% | $99.4922 | $99.49 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
Purchase #7 | $218.72 | 7.623% | $235.393 | $235.39 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $939.25 | $1,012.9274 | $1,012.92 | $1,012.95 | $1,012.90 |