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 | $196.93 | 9.305% | $215.2543 | $215.25 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
Purchase #2 | $155.46 | 5.731% | $164.3694 | $164.37 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
Purchase #3 | $79.37 | 6.515% | $84.541 | $84.54 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
Purchase #4 | $204.62 | 6.711% | $218.352 | $218.35 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
Purchase #5 | $8.90 | 5.606% | $9.3989 | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
Purchase #6 | $6.85 | 9.200% | $7.4802 | $7.48 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
Purchase #7 | $54.25 | 9.491% | $59.3989 | $59.40 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $706.38 | $758.7947 | $758.79 | $758.80 | $758.90 |