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 | $126.86 | 5.268% | $133.543 | $133.54 | $133.55 | $133.50 |
Purchase #2 | $15.31 | 7.508% | $16.4595 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
Purchase #3 | $80.49 | 12.266% | $90.3629 | $90.36 | $90.35 | $90.40 |
Purchase #4 | $26.97 | 3.254% | $27.8476 | $27.85 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
Purchase #5 | $145.74 | 5.574% | $153.8635 | $153.86 | $153.85 | $153.90 |
Purchase #6 | $69.97 | 6.486% | $74.5083 | $74.51 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
Purchase #7 | $219.93 | 6.117% | $233.3831 | $233.38 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $685.27 | $729.9679 | $729.96 | $729.95 | $730.00 |