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 | $218.86 | 5.302% | $230.464 | $230.46 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
Purchase #2 | $16.72 | 5.232% | $17.5948 | $17.59 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
Purchase #3 | $50.78 | 4.319% | $52.9732 | $52.97 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
Purchase #4 | $16.98 | 8.456% | $18.4158 | $18.42 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Purchase #5 | $23.26 | 3.852% | $24.156 | $24.16 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
Purchase #6 | $234.26 | 11.568% | $261.3592 | $261.36 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
Purchase #7 | $102.46 | 3.172% | $105.71 | $105.71 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $663.32 | $710.6730 | $710.67 | $710.60 | $710.80 |