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 | $211.55 | 5.870% | $223.968 | $223.97 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
Purchase #2 | $68.51 | 11.631% | $76.4784 | $76.48 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
Purchase #3 | $48.46 | 3.493% | $50.1527 | $50.15 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
Purchase #4 | $145.84 | 8.223% | $157.8324 | $157.83 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
Purchase #5 | $66.75 | 6.762% | $71.2636 | $71.26 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
Purchase #6 | $36.25 | 11.208% | $40.3129 | $40.31 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
Purchase #7 | $31.94 | 10.597% | $35.3247 | $35.32 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $609.30 | $655.3327 | $655.32 | $655.30 | $655.40 |