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 | $235.85 | 6.111% | $250.2628 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
Purchase #2 | $7.58 | 7.295% | $8.133 | $8.13 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
Purchase #3 | $64.35 | 5.217% | $67.7071 | $67.71 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
Purchase #4 | $11.49 | 11.208% | $12.7778 | $12.78 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
Purchase #5 | $131.80 | 9.192% | $143.9151 | $143.92 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
Purchase #6 | $127.65 | 8.425% | $138.4045 | $138.40 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
Purchase #7 | $82.85 | 9.827% | $90.9917 | $90.99 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $661.57 | $712.1920 | $712.19 | $712.20 | $712.20 |