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 | $236.26 | 10.775% | $261.717 | $261.72 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
Purchase #2 | $14.41 | 7.671% | $15.5154 | $15.52 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
Purchase #3 | $157.29 | 7.777% | $169.5224 | $169.52 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
Purchase #4 | $67.65 | 8.363% | $73.3076 | $73.31 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
Purchase #5 | $143.30 | 5.301% | $150.8963 | $150.90 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
Purchase #6 | $87.36 | 12.639% | $98.4014 | $98.40 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
Purchase #7 | $91.53 | 3.539% | $94.7692 | $94.77 | $94.75 | $94.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $797.80 | $864.1293 | $864.14 | $864.05 | $864.10 |