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 | $81.33 | 5.105% | $85.4819 | $85.48 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
Purchase #2 | $241.46 | 7.422% | $259.3812 | $259.38 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
Purchase #3 | $29.29 | 6.125% | $31.084 | $31.08 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
Purchase #4 | $113.57 | 12.405% | $127.6584 | $127.66 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
Purchase #5 | $18.45 | 12.743% | $20.8011 | $20.80 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
Purchase #6 | $238.68 | 3.275% | $246.4968 | $246.50 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
Purchase #7 | $232.37 | 10.424% | $256.5922 | $256.59 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $955.15 | $1,027.4956 | $1,027.49 | $1,027.55 | $1,027.60 |