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 | $245.32 | 5.406% | $258.582 | $258.58 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
Purchase #2 | $52.99 | 4.280% | $55.258 | $55.26 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
Purchase #3 | $202.39 | 11.528% | $225.7215 | $225.72 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
Purchase #4 | $14.59 | 7.347% | $15.6619 | $15.66 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
Purchase #5 | $30.26 | 8.163% | $32.7301 | $32.73 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
Purchase #6 | $43.86 | 9.583% | $48.0631 | $48.06 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
Purchase #7 | $174.44 | 3.610% | $180.7373 | $180.74 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $763.85 | $816.7539 | $816.75 | $816.75 | $816.80 |