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 | $229.35 | 5.775% | $242.595 | $242.60 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
Purchase #2 | $47.81 | 11.835% | $53.4683 | $53.47 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
Purchase #3 | $94.74 | 6.437% | $100.8384 | $100.84 | $100.85 | $100.80 |
Purchase #4 | $17.48 | 12.197% | $19.612 | $19.61 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
Purchase #5 | $112.45 | 4.377% | $117.3719 | $117.37 | $117.35 | $117.40 |
Purchase #6 | $6.69 | 11.737% | $7.4752 | $7.48 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
Purchase #7 | $172.65 | 6.514% | $183.8964 | $183.90 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $681.17 | $725.2572 | $725.27 | $725.25 | $725.30 |