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 | $119.83 | 9.526% | $131.245 | $131.25 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
Purchase #2 | $7.50 | 8.412% | $8.1309 | $8.13 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
Purchase #3 | $70.54 | 5.559% | $74.4613 | $74.46 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
Purchase #4 | $202.76 | 6.764% | $216.4747 | $216.47 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
Purchase #5 | $75.41 | 12.376% | $84.7427 | $84.74 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
Purchase #6 | $56.90 | 10.224% | $62.7175 | $62.72 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
Purchase #7 | $13.46 | 7.819% | $14.5124 | $14.51 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $546.40 | $592.2845 | $592.28 | $592.25 | $592.20 |