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 | $51.95 | 10.689% | $57.5029 | $57.50 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
Purchase #2 | $17.62 | 4.529% | $18.418 | $18.42 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Purchase #3 | $37.37 | 10.489% | $41.2897 | $41.29 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
Purchase #4 | $234.97 | 3.285% | $242.6888 | $242.69 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
Purchase #5 | $152.51 | 10.163% | $168.0096 | $168.01 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
Purchase #6 | $247.76 | 12.780% | $279.4237 | $279.42 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
Purchase #7 | $183.61 | 9.261% | $200.6141 | $200.61 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $925.79 | $1,007.9468 | $1,007.94 | $1,007.90 | $1,007.90 |