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 | $196.79 | 8.598% | $213.71 | $213.71 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
Purchase #2 | $27.62 | 4.447% | $28.8483 | $28.85 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
Purchase #3 | $98.71 | 3.812% | $102.4728 | $102.47 | $102.45 | $102.50 |
Purchase #4 | $56.42 | 12.231% | $63.3207 | $63.32 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
Purchase #5 | $162.84 | 4.511% | $170.1857 | $170.19 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
Purchase #6 | $12.56 | 5.605% | $13.264 | $13.26 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
Purchase #7 | $226.33 | 9.665% | $248.2048 | $248.20 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $781.27 | $840.0063 | $840.00 | $839.95 | $840.00 |