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 | $237.87 | 5.746% | $251.538 | $251.54 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
Purchase #2 | $60.70 | 7.665% | $65.3527 | $65.35 | $65.35 | $65.40 |
Purchase #3 | $36.97 | 3.734% | $38.3505 | $38.35 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
Purchase #4 | $54.85 | 9.275% | $59.9373 | $59.94 | $59.95 | $59.90 |
Purchase #5 | $78.55 | 6.294% | $83.4939 | $83.49 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
Purchase #6 | $199.33 | 13.114% | $225.4701 | $225.47 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
Purchase #7 | $123.54 | 10.704% | $136.7637 | $136.76 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $791.81 | $860.9062 | $860.90 | $860.90 | $861.00 |