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 | $73.48 | 6.833% | $78.5009 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $221.74 | 10.281% | $244.5371 | $244.54 | $244.55 | $244.50 |
Purchase #3 | $50.46 | 11.527% | $56.2765 | $56.28 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
Purchase #4 | $135.70 | 10.547% | $150.0123 | $150.01 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
Purchase #5 | $244.29 | 11.807% | $273.1333 | $273.13 | $273.15 | $273.10 |
Purchase #6 | $41.90 | 11.810% | $46.8484 | $46.85 | $46.85 | $46.80 |
Purchase #7 | $96.55 | 12.795% | $108.9036 | $108.90 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $864.12 | $958.2121 | $958.21 | $958.25 | $958.10 |