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 | $211.63 | 4.540% | $221.238 | $221.24 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
Purchase #2 | $104.47 | 7.762% | $112.579 | $112.58 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
Purchase #3 | $163.32 | 11.714% | $182.4513 | $182.45 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
Purchase #4 | $155.78 | 7.579% | $167.5866 | $167.59 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
Purchase #5 | $95.87 | 10.424% | $105.8635 | $105.86 | $105.85 | $105.90 |
Purchase #6 | $35.51 | 10.187% | $39.1274 | $39.13 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
Purchase #7 | $35.88 | 9.329% | $39.2272 | $39.23 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $802.46 | $868.0730 | $868.08 | $868.15 | $868.10 |