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 | $227.75 | 5.618% | $240.545 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
Purchase #2 | $55.39 | 7.199% | $59.3775 | $59.38 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
Purchase #3 | $143.96 | 4.825% | $150.9061 | $150.91 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
Purchase #4 | $109.85 | 9.709% | $120.5153 | $120.52 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
Purchase #5 | $53.30 | 13.476% | $60.4827 | $60.48 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
Purchase #6 | $205.96 | 9.607% | $225.7466 | $225.75 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
Purchase #7 | $111.44 | 12.499% | $125.3689 | $125.37 | $125.35 | $125.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $907.65 | $982.9421 | $982.96 | $982.95 | $982.90 |