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 | $231.76 | 9.490% | $253.754 | $253.75 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
Purchase #2 | $9.88 | 6.599% | $10.532 | $10.53 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
Purchase #3 | $196.95 | 10.450% | $217.5313 | $217.53 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
Purchase #4 | $217.90 | 13.715% | $247.785 | $247.79 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
Purchase #5 | $200.69 | 6.714% | $214.1643 | $214.16 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
Purchase #6 | $6.82 | 5.736% | $7.2112 | $7.21 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
Purchase #7 | $70.90 | 7.449% | $76.1813 | $76.18 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $934.90 | $1,027.1591 | $1,027.15 | $1,027.20 | $1,027.20 |