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 | $11.45 | 9.375% | $12.5234 | $12.52 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
Purchase #2 | $58.25 | 12.515% | $65.54 | $65.54 | $65.55 | $65.50 |
Purchase #3 | $138.64 | 10.706% | $153.4828 | $153.48 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
Purchase #4 | $115.38 | 13.386% | $130.8248 | $130.82 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
Purchase #5 | $192.31 | 11.299% | $214.0391 | $214.04 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
Purchase #6 | $227.37 | 3.862% | $236.151 | $236.15 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
Purchase #7 | $233.60 | 11.252% | $259.8847 | $259.88 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.00 | $1,072.4458 | $1,072.43 | $1,072.45 | $1,072.40 |