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 | $150.48 | 7.300% | $161.465 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
Purchase #2 | $20.59 | 13.592% | $23.3886 | $23.39 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
Purchase #3 | $130.78 | 10.215% | $144.1392 | $144.14 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
Purchase #4 | $15.62 | 9.802% | $17.1511 | $17.15 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
Purchase #5 | $7.60 | 3.268% | $7.8484 | $7.85 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
Purchase #6 | $244.44 | 9.841% | $268.4953 | $268.50 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
Purchase #7 | $20.81 | 6.569% | $22.177 | $22.18 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $590.32 | $644.6646 | $644.68 | $644.70 | $644.70 |