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 | $203.74 | 5.749% | $215.453 | $215.45 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
Purchase #2 | $7.46 | 13.346% | $8.4556 | $8.46 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
Purchase #3 | $135.32 | 6.155% | $143.6489 | $143.65 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
Purchase #4 | $96.73 | 11.320% | $107.6798 | $107.68 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
Purchase #5 | $127.75 | 11.116% | $141.9507 | $141.95 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
Purchase #6 | $249.70 | 13.602% | $283.6642 | $283.66 | $283.65 | $283.70 |
Purchase #7 | $152.59 | 4.803% | $159.9189 | $159.92 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $973.29 | $1,060.7711 | $1,060.77 | $1,060.75 | $1,060.90 |