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 | $170.81 | 4.642% | $178.739 | $178.74 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
Purchase #2 | $28.29 | 13.222% | $32.0305 | $32.03 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
Purchase #3 | $6.50 | 8.430% | $7.048 | $7.05 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
Purchase #4 | $50.49 | 11.650% | $56.3721 | $56.37 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
Purchase #5 | $194.37 | 8.248% | $210.4016 | $210.40 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
Purchase #6 | $25.50 | 9.855% | $28.013 | $28.01 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
Purchase #7 | $112.81 | 12.592% | $127.015 | $127.02 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $588.77 | $639.6192 | $639.62 | $639.60 | $639.50 |