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 | $247.40 | 5.460% | $260.908 | $260.91 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
Purchase #2 | $11.75 | 8.806% | $12.7847 | $12.78 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
Purchase #3 | $6.93 | 3.154% | $7.1486 | $7.15 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
Purchase #4 | $80.74 | 5.443% | $85.1347 | $85.13 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
Purchase #5 | $75.30 | 4.785% | $78.9031 | $78.90 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
Purchase #6 | $137.79 | 12.291% | $154.7258 | $154.73 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
Purchase #7 | $37.25 | 9.622% | $40.8342 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $597.16 | $640.4391 | $640.43 | $640.50 | $640.30 |