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 | $179.31 | 9.628% | $196.574 | $196.57 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
Purchase #2 | $17.38 | 13.388% | $19.7068 | $19.71 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
Purchase #3 | $63.88 | 11.108% | $70.9758 | $70.98 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
Purchase #4 | $31.84 | 8.494% | $34.5445 | $34.54 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
Purchase #5 | $78.42 | 7.842% | $84.5697 | $84.57 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
Purchase #6 | $204.46 | 10.242% | $225.4008 | $225.40 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
Purchase #7 | $77.26 | 9.695% | $84.7504 | $84.75 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $652.55 | $716.5220 | $716.52 | $716.50 | $716.60 |