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 | $210.77 | 3.714% | $218.598 | $218.60 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
Purchase #2 | $129.46 | 3.108% | $133.4836 | $133.48 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
Purchase #3 | $33.44 | 7.104% | $35.8156 | $35.82 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
Purchase #4 | $30.47 | 12.507% | $34.2809 | $34.28 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
Purchase #5 | $226.79 | 5.528% | $239.327 | $239.33 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
Purchase #6 | $163.67 | 3.499% | $169.3968 | $169.40 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
Purchase #7 | $6.35 | 9.202% | $6.9343 | $6.93 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $800.95 | $837.8362 | $837.84 | $837.90 | $837.80 |