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 | $170.43 | 8.654% | $185.179 | $185.18 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
Purchase #2 | $6.61 | 3.357% | $6.8319 | $6.83 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
Purchase #3 | $24.82 | 4.229% | $25.8696 | $25.87 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
Purchase #4 | $56.71 | 6.605% | $60.4557 | $60.46 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
Purchase #5 | $117.55 | 6.677% | $125.3988 | $125.40 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
Purchase #6 | $205.61 | 5.863% | $217.6649 | $217.66 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
Purchase #7 | $82.75 | 7.726% | $89.1433 | $89.14 | $89.15 | $89.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $664.48 | $710.5432 | $710.54 | $710.55 | $710.60 |