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 | $195.30 | 6.361% | $207.723 | $207.72 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
Purchase #2 | $214.94 | 3.134% | $221.6762 | $221.68 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
Purchase #3 | $57.72 | 8.245% | $62.479 | $62.48 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
Purchase #4 | $230.81 | 4.131% | $240.3448 | $240.34 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
Purchase #5 | $56.42 | 7.725% | $60.7784 | $60.78 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
Purchase #6 | $221.65 | 13.831% | $252.3064 | $252.31 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
Purchase #7 | $111.57 | 3.491% | $115.4649 | $115.46 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,088.41 | $1,160.7727 | $1,160.77 | $1,160.80 | $1,160.80 |