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 | $214.48 | 8.391% | $232.477 | $232.48 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
Purchase #2 | $157.42 | 4.414% | $164.3685 | $164.37 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
Purchase #3 | $77.95 | 12.240% | $87.4911 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
Purchase #4 | $9.75 | 8.442% | $10.5731 | $10.57 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
Purchase #5 | $29.96 | 10.801% | $33.196 | $33.20 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
Purchase #6 | $37.60 | 12.870% | $42.4391 | $42.44 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
Purchase #7 | $31.84 | 5.289% | $33.524 | $33.52 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $559.00 | $604.0688 | $604.07 | $604.05 | $604.10 |