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 | $239.51 | 10.848% | $265.492 | $265.49 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
Purchase #2 | $34.66 | 5.197% | $36.4613 | $36.46 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
Purchase #3 | $203.42 | 9.427% | $222.5964 | $222.60 | $222.60 | $222.60 |
Purchase #4 | $163.85 | 7.738% | $176.5287 | $176.53 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
Purchase #5 | $187.65 | 12.267% | $210.669 | $210.67 | $210.65 | $210.70 |
Purchase #6 | $73.58 | 6.520% | $78.3774 | $78.38 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
Purchase #7 | $56.66 | 3.447% | $58.6131 | $58.61 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $959.33 | $1,048.7379 | $1,048.74 | $1,048.75 | $1,048.80 |