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 | $116.82 | 5.672% | $123.446 | $123.45 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
Purchase #2 | $142.98 | 5.314% | $150.578 | $150.58 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
Purchase #3 | $61.43 | 6.725% | $65.5612 | $65.56 | $65.55 | $65.60 |
Purchase #4 | $8.93 | 7.478% | $9.5978 | $9.60 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
Purchase #5 | $49.77 | 3.589% | $51.5562 | $51.56 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
Purchase #6 | $23.27 | 3.354% | $24.0505 | $24.05 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
Purchase #7 | $206.70 | 3.450% | $213.8312 | $213.83 | $213.85 | $213.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $609.90 | $638.6209 | $638.63 | $638.65 | $638.70 |