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 | $192.82 | 9.666% | $211.458 | $211.46 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
Purchase #2 | $19.82 | 12.368% | $22.2713 | $22.27 | $22.25 | $22.30 |
Purchase #3 | $80.99 | 8.404% | $87.7964 | $87.80 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
Purchase #4 | $30.72 | 7.437% | $33.0046 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
Purchase #5 | $171.75 | 13.463% | $194.8727 | $194.87 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
Purchase #6 | $219.60 | 13.148% | $248.473 | $248.47 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
Purchase #7 | $40.26 | 10.625% | $44.5376 | $44.54 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $755.96 | $842.4136 | $842.41 | $842.35 | $842.50 |