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 | $80.90 | 3.220% | $83.505 | $83.51 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
Purchase #2 | $13.54 | 5.342% | $14.2633 | $14.26 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
Purchase #3 | $11.50 | 5.109% | $12.0875 | $12.09 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
Purchase #4 | $48.71 | 8.664% | $52.9302 | $52.93 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
Purchase #5 | $136.43 | 11.597% | $152.2518 | $152.25 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
Purchase #6 | $202.52 | 7.224% | $217.15 | $217.15 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
Purchase #7 | $191.99 | 7.629% | $206.6369 | $206.64 | $206.65 | $206.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $685.59 | $738.8247 | $738.83 | $738.85 | $738.90 |