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 | $125.37 | 4.675% | $131.231 | $131.23 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
Purchase #2 | $63.77 | 8.789% | $69.3747 | $69.37 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
Purchase #3 | $185.64 | 9.182% | $202.6855 | $202.69 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
Purchase #4 | $36.38 | 4.429% | $37.9913 | $37.99 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
Purchase #5 | $24.57 | 8.841% | $26.7422 | $26.74 | $26.75 | $26.70 |
Purchase #6 | $195.50 | 5.864% | $206.9641 | $206.96 | $206.95 | $207.00 |
Purchase #7 | $46.73 | 13.750% | $53.1554 | $53.16 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $677.96 | $728.1442 | $728.14 | $728.15 | $728.20 |