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 | $72.73 | 6.592% | $77.5244 | $77.52 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
Purchase #2 | $140.48 | 8.535% | $152.47 | $152.47 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
Purchase #3 | $52.52 | 11.404% | $58.5094 | $58.51 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
Purchase #4 | $101.88 | 12.283% | $114.3939 | $114.39 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
Purchase #5 | $207.86 | 3.720% | $215.5924 | $215.59 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
Purchase #6 | $184.83 | 6.352% | $196.5704 | $196.57 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
Purchase #7 | $219.57 | 6.406% | $233.6357 | $233.64 | $233.65 | $233.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $979.87 | $1,048.6962 | $1,048.69 | $1,048.65 | $1,048.70 |