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 | $234.88 | 5.800% | $248.503 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
Purchase #2 | $65.64 | 8.719% | $71.3632 | $71.36 | $71.35 | $71.40 |
Purchase #3 | $190.70 | 12.664% | $214.8502 | $214.85 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
Purchase #4 | $44.56 | 13.440% | $50.5489 | $50.55 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
Purchase #5 | $162.93 | 4.864% | $170.8549 | $170.85 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
Purchase #6 | $134.36 | 8.833% | $146.228 | $146.23 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
Purchase #7 | $78.87 | 12.853% | $89.0072 | $89.01 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $911.94 | $991.3554 | $991.35 | $991.35 | $991.40 |