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 | $198.30 | 10.704% | $219.526 | $219.53 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
Purchase #2 | $30.44 | 6.416% | $32.393 | $32.39 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
Purchase #3 | $35.87 | 6.554% | $38.2209 | $38.22 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
Purchase #4 | $69.97 | 12.873% | $78.9772 | $78.98 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
Purchase #5 | $159.50 | 10.625% | $176.4469 | $176.45 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
Purchase #6 | $20.39 | 5.749% | $21.5622 | $21.56 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
Purchase #7 | $129.69 | 6.446% | $138.0498 | $138.05 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $644.16 | $705.1760 | $705.18 | $705.20 | $705.10 |