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 | $189.85 | 5.586% | $200.455 | $200.46 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
Purchase #2 | $49.72 | 3.331% | $51.3762 | $51.38 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
Purchase #3 | $26.62 | 5.826% | $28.1709 | $28.17 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
Purchase #4 | $31.65 | 8.382% | $34.3029 | $34.30 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
Purchase #5 | $109.49 | 10.230% | $120.6908 | $120.69 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
Purchase #6 | $216.42 | 5.492% | $228.3058 | $228.31 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
Purchase #7 | $154.28 | 12.454% | $173.494 | $173.49 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $778.03 | $836.7956 | $836.80 | $836.80 | $836.90 |