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 | $244.51 | 3.689% | $253.53 | $253.53 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
Purchase #2 | $124.49 | 3.119% | $128.3728 | $128.37 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
Purchase #3 | $44.55 | 4.694% | $46.6412 | $46.64 | $46.65 | $46.60 |
Purchase #4 | $240.71 | 9.778% | $264.2466 | $264.25 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
Purchase #5 | $35.86 | 5.536% | $37.8452 | $37.85 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
Purchase #6 | $103.99 | 13.128% | $117.6418 | $117.64 | $117.65 | $117.60 |
Purchase #7 | $19.57 | 12.457% | $22.0078 | $22.01 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $813.68 | $870.2854 | $870.29 | $870.30 | $870.10 |