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 | $236.99 | 9.662% | $259.888 | $259.89 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
Purchase #2 | $16.85 | 9.254% | $18.4093 | $18.41 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Purchase #3 | $38.27 | 10.718% | $42.3718 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
Purchase #4 | $219.54 | 11.522% | $244.8354 | $244.84 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
Purchase #5 | $130.98 | 13.503% | $148.6662 | $148.67 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
Purchase #6 | $29.76 | 8.661% | $32.3375 | $32.34 | $32.35 | $32.30 |
Purchase #7 | $36.67 | 5.727% | $38.7701 | $38.77 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $709.06 | $785.2783 | $785.29 | $785.25 | $785.30 |