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 | $225.95 | 10.736% | $250.208 | $250.21 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
Purchase #2 | $15.52 | 3.383% | $16.045 | $16.05 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
Purchase #3 | $207.26 | 4.841% | $217.2935 | $217.29 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
Purchase #4 | $120.27 | 9.229% | $131.3697 | $131.37 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
Purchase #5 | $28.52 | 9.491% | $31.2268 | $31.23 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
Purchase #6 | $5.39 | 12.223% | $6.0488 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
Purchase #7 | $34.56 | 3.778% | $35.8657 | $35.87 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $637.47 | $688.0575 | $688.07 | $688.05 | $688.00 |