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 | $84.96 | 6.521% | $90.5002 | $90.50 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
Purchase #2 | $147.44 | 5.466% | $155.4991 | $155.50 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
Purchase #3 | $194.62 | 9.206% | $212.5367 | $212.54 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
Purchase #4 | $39.75 | 10.557% | $43.9464 | $43.95 | $43.95 | $43.90 |
Purchase #5 | $141.30 | 5.268% | $148.7437 | $148.74 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
Purchase #6 | $229.85 | 8.107% | $248.4839 | $248.48 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
Purchase #7 | $143.64 | 13.307% | $162.7542 | $162.75 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.56 | $1,062.4642 | $1,062.46 | $1,062.50 | $1,062.40 |