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 | $205.81 | 5.172% | $216.4545 | $216.45 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
Purchase #2 | $40.72 | 11.611% | $45.448 | $45.45 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
Purchase #3 | $100.48 | 13.242% | $113.7856 | $113.79 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
Purchase #4 | $27.52 | 13.708% | $31.2924 | $31.29 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
Purchase #5 | $37.56 | 13.203% | $42.519 | $42.52 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #6 | $103.81 | 3.615% | $107.5627 | $107.56 | $107.55 | $107.60 |
Purchase #7 | $197.52 | 3.490% | $204.4134 | $204.41 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $713.42 | $761.4756 | $761.47 | $761.45 | $761.50 |