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 | $98.50 | 8.331% | $106.706 | $106.71 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
Purchase #2 | $107.48 | 11.665% | $120.0175 | $120.02 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
Purchase #3 | $113.62 | 11.668% | $126.8772 | $126.88 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
Purchase #4 | $68.68 | 3.320% | $70.9602 | $70.96 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
Purchase #5 | $130.93 | 13.175% | $148.18 | $148.18 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
Purchase #6 | $219.90 | 4.717% | $230.2727 | $230.27 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
Purchase #7 | $66.99 | 6.730% | $71.4984 | $71.50 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $806.10 | $874.5120 | $874.52 | $874.50 | $874.60 |