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 | $125.74 | 4.390% | $131.26 | $131.26 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
Purchase #2 | $177.86 | 10.488% | $196.514 | $196.51 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
Purchase #3 | $39.73 | 13.445% | $45.0717 | $45.07 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
Purchase #4 | $48.73 | 10.610% | $53.9003 | $53.90 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
Purchase #5 | $16.92 | 10.518% | $18.6996 | $18.70 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
Purchase #6 | $115.60 | 13.648% | $131.3771 | $131.38 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
Purchase #7 | $16.72 | 9.772% | $18.3539 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $541.30 | $595.1766 | $595.17 | $595.15 | $595.30 |