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 | $201.97 | 7.296% | $216.7057 | $216.71 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
Purchase #2 | $29.75 | 6.790% | $31.77 | $31.77 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
Purchase #3 | $43.68 | 10.157% | $48.1166 | $48.12 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
Purchase #4 | $28.63 | 10.215% | $31.5546 | $31.55 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
Purchase #5 | $74.49 | 10.810% | $82.5424 | $82.54 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
Purchase #6 | $12.50 | 4.827% | $13.1034 | $13.10 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
Purchase #7 | $206.84 | 5.774% | $218.7829 | $218.78 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $597.86 | $642.5756 | $642.57 | $642.55 | $642.60 |