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 | $221.41 | 5.259% | $233.054 | $233.05 | $233.05 | $233.10 |
Purchase #2 | $78.62 | 10.650% | $86.993 | $86.99 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
Purchase #3 | $6.57 | 9.233% | $7.1766 | $7.18 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
Purchase #4 | $208.51 | 8.186% | $225.5786 | $225.58 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
Purchase #5 | $21.94 | 9.394% | $24.001 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
Purchase #6 | $17.50 | 9.506% | $19.1636 | $19.16 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
Purchase #7 | $228.58 | 5.244% | $240.5667 | $240.57 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $783.13 | $836.5335 | $836.53 | $836.55 | $836.70 |