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 | $208.74 | 3.741% | $216.549 | $216.55 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
Purchase #2 | $247.67 | 12.489% | $278.6015 | $278.60 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
Purchase #3 | $81.98 | 7.847% | $88.413 | $88.41 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
Purchase #4 | $145.36 | 8.425% | $157.6066 | $157.61 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
Purchase #5 | $11.93 | 5.154% | $12.5449 | $12.54 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
Purchase #6 | $77.90 | 10.258% | $85.891 | $85.89 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
Purchase #7 | $20.61 | 13.763% | $23.4466 | $23.45 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $794.19 | $863.0526 | $863.05 | $863.05 | $862.90 |