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 | $249.42 | 9.310% | $272.641 | $272.64 | $272.65 | $272.60 |
Purchase #2 | $201.52 | 10.264% | $222.204 | $222.20 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
Purchase #3 | $137.61 | 9.220% | $150.2976 | $150.30 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
Purchase #4 | $39.34 | 8.207% | $42.5686 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
Purchase #5 | $14.25 | 5.391% | $15.0182 | $15.02 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
Purchase #6 | $78.80 | 12.182% | $88.3994 | $88.40 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
Purchase #7 | $46.41 | 8.705% | $50.45 | $50.45 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $767.35 | $841.5788 | $841.58 | $841.55 | $841.60 |