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 | $15.31 | 7.797% | $16.5037 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $248.57 | 5.192% | $261.4758 | $261.48 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
Purchase #3 | $115.32 | 4.268% | $120.2419 | $120.24 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
Purchase #4 | $64.31 | 5.706% | $67.9795 | $67.98 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
Purchase #5 | $185.53 | 13.415% | $210.4188 | $210.42 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
Purchase #6 | $224.53 | 11.148% | $249.5606 | $249.56 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
Purchase #7 | $81.28 | 8.622% | $88.288 | $88.29 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $934.85 | $1,014.4683 | $1,014.47 | $1,014.50 | $1,014.50 |