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 | $179.89 | 10.517% | $198.809 | $198.81 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
Purchase #2 | $12.26 | 3.576% | $12.6984 | $12.70 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
Purchase #3 | $5.73 | 13.694% | $6.5147 | $6.51 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Purchase #4 | $13.62 | 11.307% | $15.16 | $15.16 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
Purchase #5 | $73.70 | 6.351% | $78.3807 | $78.38 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
Purchase #6 | $45.49 | 7.455% | $48.8813 | $48.88 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
Purchase #7 | $38.91 | 7.645% | $41.8847 | $41.88 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $369.60 | $402.3288 | $402.32 | $402.35 | $402.40 |