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 | $224.44 | 3.445% | $232.172 | $232.17 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
Purchase #2 | $11.70 | 11.387% | $13.0323 | $13.03 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
Purchase #3 | $23.95 | 7.787% | $25.815 | $25.82 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
Purchase #4 | $19.32 | 3.537% | $20.0033 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
Purchase #5 | $72.45 | 9.584% | $79.3936 | $79.39 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
Purchase #6 | $237.59 | 4.579% | $248.4692 | $248.47 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
Purchase #7 | $178.61 | 3.168% | $184.2684 | $184.27 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $768.06 | $803.1538 | $803.15 | $803.10 | $803.20 |