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 | $197.75 | 10.268% | $218.055 | $218.06 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
Purchase #2 | $204.72 | 5.132% | $215.2262 | $215.23 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
Purchase #3 | $184.84 | 9.480% | $202.3628 | $202.36 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
Purchase #4 | $22.97 | 7.785% | $24.7582 | $24.76 | $24.75 | $24.80 |
Purchase #5 | $54.27 | 7.126% | $58.1373 | $58.14 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
Purchase #6 | $127.40 | 12.398% | $143.1951 | $143.20 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
Purchase #7 | $72.77 | 12.540% | $81.8954 | $81.90 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $864.72 | $943.6300 | $943.65 | $943.65 | $943.70 |