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 | $196.97 | 10.791% | $218.225 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
Purchase #2 | $106.40 | 5.506% | $112.2584 | $112.26 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
Purchase #3 | $5.94 | 3.146% | $6.1269 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
Purchase #4 | $11.25 | 6.235% | $11.9514 | $11.95 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
Purchase #5 | $148.34 | 8.509% | $160.9623 | $160.96 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
Purchase #6 | $131.75 | 7.792% | $142.016 | $142.02 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
Purchase #7 | $49.36 | 5.845% | $52.2451 | $52.25 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $650.01 | $703.7851 | $703.80 | $703.80 | $703.80 |