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 | $237.86 | 9.485% | $260.421 | $260.42 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
Purchase #2 | $14.49 | 7.385% | $15.5601 | $15.56 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
Purchase #3 | $154.34 | 13.147% | $174.6311 | $174.63 | $174.65 | $174.60 |
Purchase #4 | $70.97 | 10.440% | $78.3793 | $78.38 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
Purchase #5 | $22.88 | 4.275% | $23.8581 | $23.86 | $23.85 | $23.90 |
Purchase #6 | $36.87 | 10.150% | $40.6123 | $40.61 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
Purchase #7 | $106.71 | 11.511% | $118.9934 | $118.99 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $644.12 | $712.4553 | $712.45 | $712.45 | $712.50 |