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 | $170.93 | 7.389% | $183.56 | $183.56 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
Purchase #2 | $34.93 | 6.687% | $37.2658 | $37.27 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
Purchase #3 | $123.96 | 5.265% | $130.4865 | $130.49 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
Purchase #4 | $26.41 | 3.874% | $27.4331 | $27.43 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
Purchase #5 | $179.78 | 13.509% | $204.0665 | $204.07 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
Purchase #6 | $9.54 | 5.325% | $10.048 | $10.05 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
Purchase #7 | $185.38 | 12.732% | $208.9826 | $208.98 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $730.93 | $801.8425 | $801.85 | $801.85 | $801.90 |