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 | $197.73 | 10.572% | $218.634 | $218.63 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
Purchase #2 | $53.31 | 12.780% | $60.123 | $60.12 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
Purchase #3 | $70.35 | 13.400% | $79.7769 | $79.78 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
Purchase #4 | $41.52 | 9.427% | $45.4341 | $45.43 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
Purchase #5 | $98.77 | 7.603% | $106.2795 | $106.28 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
Purchase #6 | $187.80 | 6.252% | $199.5413 | $199.54 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
Purchase #7 | $140.32 | 12.340% | $157.6355 | $157.64 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $789.80 | $867.4243 | $867.42 | $867.50 | $867.30 |