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 | $235.26 | 7.595% | $253.128 | $253.13 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
Purchase #2 | $248.65 | 6.370% | $264.489 | $264.49 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
Purchase #3 | $87.71 | 5.745% | $92.7489 | $92.75 | $92.75 | $92.70 |
Purchase #4 | $15.27 | 6.631% | $16.2826 | $16.28 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
Purchase #5 | $28.56 | 13.512% | $32.419 | $32.42 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
Purchase #6 | $192.82 | 4.626% | $201.7399 | $201.74 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
Purchase #7 | $108.56 | 10.469% | $119.9251 | $119.93 | $119.95 | $119.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $916.83 | $980.7325 | $980.74 | $980.80 | $980.60 |