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 | $209.65 | 5.668% | $221.533 | $221.53 | $221.55 | $221.50 |
Purchase #2 | $168.45 | 6.615% | $179.593 | $179.59 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
Purchase #3 | $32.28 | 12.344% | $36.2646 | $36.26 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
Purchase #4 | $239.48 | 3.466% | $247.7804 | $247.78 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
Purchase #5 | $31.85 | 6.473% | $33.9117 | $33.91 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
Purchase #6 | $67.36 | 8.413% | $73.027 | $73.03 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
Purchase #7 | $72.30 | 11.371% | $80.5212 | $80.52 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $821.37 | $872.6309 | $872.62 | $872.65 | $872.60 |