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 | $199.63 | 4.422% | $208.4576 | $208.46 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
Purchase #2 | $25.92 | 12.230% | $29.09 | $29.09 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
Purchase #3 | $117.91 | 10.857% | $130.7115 | $130.71 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
Purchase #4 | $133.42 | 11.380% | $148.6032 | $148.60 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
Purchase #5 | $80.64 | 5.696% | $85.2333 | $85.23 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
Purchase #6 | $29.77 | 3.141% | $30.7051 | $30.71 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
Purchase #7 | $200.57 | 3.831% | $208.2538 | $208.25 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $787.86 | $841.0545 | $841.05 | $841.05 | $841.10 |