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 | $230.53 | 8.674% | $250.5262 | $250.53 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
Purchase #2 | $201.96 | 11.733% | $225.656 | $225.66 | $225.65 | $225.70 |
Purchase #3 | $52.43 | 6.213% | $55.6875 | $55.69 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
Purchase #4 | $79.60 | 7.188% | $85.3216 | $85.32 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
Purchase #5 | $78.61 | 3.717% | $81.5319 | $81.53 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
Purchase #6 | $143.47 | 7.793% | $154.6506 | $154.65 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
Purchase #7 | $185.74 | 11.718% | $207.505 | $207.51 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.34 | $1,060.8788 | $1,060.89 | $1,060.90 | $1,060.90 |