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 | $227.90 | 3.717% | $236.371 | $236.37 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
Purchase #2 | $43.99 | 3.194% | $45.395 | $45.40 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
Purchase #3 | $43.32 | 5.486% | $45.6965 | $45.70 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
Purchase #4 | $69.43 | 10.473% | $76.7014 | $76.70 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
Purchase #5 | $45.87 | 6.273% | $48.7474 | $48.75 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
Purchase #6 | $58.70 | 9.450% | $64.2472 | $64.25 | $64.25 | $64.20 |
Purchase #7 | $168.77 | 9.487% | $184.7812 | $184.78 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $657.98 | $701.9397 | $701.95 | $701.95 | $701.90 |