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 | $116.55 | 5.607% | $123.085 | $123.09 | $123.10 | $123.10 |
Purchase #2 | $48.54 | 12.127% | $54.4264 | $54.43 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
Purchase #3 | $5.89 | 9.558% | $6.453 | $6.45 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
Purchase #4 | $240.50 | 3.255% | $248.3283 | $248.33 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
Purchase #5 | $63.73 | 10.298% | $70.2929 | $70.29 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
Purchase #6 | $90.46 | 6.718% | $96.5371 | $96.54 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
Purchase #7 | $223.73 | 13.750% | $254.4929 | $254.49 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $789.40 | $853.6156 | $853.62 | $853.70 | $853.60 |