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 | $122.63 | 6.222% | $130.26 | $130.26 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
Purchase #2 | $18.81 | 10.694% | $20.8215 | $20.82 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
Purchase #3 | $34.63 | 6.643% | $36.9305 | $36.93 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
Purchase #4 | $38.37 | 5.850% | $40.6146 | $40.61 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
Purchase #5 | $224.59 | 3.648% | $232.783 | $232.78 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
Purchase #6 | $233.54 | 10.717% | $258.5685 | $258.57 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
Purchase #7 | $137.99 | 7.121% | $147.8163 | $147.82 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $810.56 | $867.7944 | $867.79 | $867.75 | $867.80 |