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 | $198.77 | 8.849% | $216.3592 | $216.36 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
Purchase #2 | $38.49 | 10.398% | $42.4922 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #3 | $205.72 | 4.294% | $214.5536 | $214.55 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
Purchase #4 | $28.35 | 8.272% | $30.6951 | $30.70 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
Purchase #5 | $64.82 | 7.705% | $69.8144 | $69.81 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
Purchase #6 | $55.71 | 12.201% | $62.5072 | $62.51 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
Purchase #7 | $118.56 | 10.308% | $130.7812 | $130.78 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $710.42 | $767.2029 | $767.20 | $767.20 | $767.30 |