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 | $198.74 | 5.790% | $210.247 | $210.25 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
Purchase #2 | $22.80 | 11.605% | $25.4459 | $25.45 | $25.45 | $25.40 |
Purchase #3 | $58.51 | 13.163% | $66.2117 | $66.21 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
Purchase #4 | $25.30 | 11.749% | $28.2725 | $28.27 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
Purchase #5 | $119.51 | 7.797% | $128.8282 | $128.83 | $128.85 | $128.80 |
Purchase #6 | $212.57 | 3.231% | $219.4381 | $219.44 | $219.45 | $219.40 |
Purchase #7 | $43.94 | 10.598% | $48.5968 | $48.60 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $681.37 | $727.0402 | $727.05 | $727.05 | $726.90 |