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 | $159.33 | 9.545% | $174.538 | $174.54 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
Purchase #2 | $6.39 | 3.723% | $6.6279 | $6.63 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
Purchase #3 | $63.48 | 5.293% | $66.84 | $66.84 | $66.85 | $66.80 |
Purchase #4 | $66.55 | 7.146% | $71.3057 | $71.31 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
Purchase #5 | $232.87 | 12.825% | $262.7356 | $262.74 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
Purchase #6 | $39.48 | 13.258% | $44.7143 | $44.71 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
Purchase #7 | $226.87 | 6.512% | $241.6438 | $241.64 | $241.65 | $241.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $794.97 | $868.4053 | $868.41 | $868.45 | $868.20 |