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 | $119.41 | 6.842% | $127.58 | $127.58 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
Purchase #2 | $171.57 | 3.203% | $177.0654 | $177.07 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
Purchase #3 | $58.60 | 6.572% | $62.4512 | $62.45 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
Purchase #4 | $29.57 | 3.220% | $30.5222 | $30.52 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
Purchase #5 | $234.81 | 6.550% | $250.1901 | $250.19 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
Purchase #6 | $47.52 | 13.554% | $53.9609 | $53.96 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
Purchase #7 | $160.54 | 11.188% | $178.5012 | $178.50 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $822.02 | $880.2710 | $880.27 | $880.25 | $880.40 |