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 | $171.60 | 4.588% | $179.473 | $179.47 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
Purchase #2 | $83.55 | 10.444% | $92.276 | $92.28 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
Purchase #3 | $23.58 | 7.534% | $25.3565 | $25.36 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
Purchase #4 | $37.25 | 4.194% | $38.8123 | $38.81 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
Purchase #5 | $26.47 | 3.732% | $27.4579 | $27.46 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
Purchase #6 | $112.64 | 5.498% | $118.8329 | $118.83 | $118.85 | $118.80 |
Purchase #7 | $183.96 | 5.111% | $193.3622 | $193.36 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $639.05 | $675.5708 | $675.57 | $675.55 | $675.70 |