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 | $46.35 | 11.712% | $51.7785 | $51.78 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
Purchase #2 | $14.95 | 5.137% | $15.718 | $15.72 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
Purchase #3 | $66.64 | 5.262% | $70.1466 | $70.15 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
Purchase #4 | $205.35 | 3.441% | $212.4161 | $212.42 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
Purchase #5 | $206.89 | 7.272% | $221.935 | $221.94 | $221.95 | $221.90 |
Purchase #6 | $209.74 | 9.148% | $228.927 | $228.93 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
Purchase #7 | $231.98 | 13.338% | $262.9215 | $262.92 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.90 | $1,063.8427 | $1,063.86 | $1,063.85 | $1,063.70 |