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 | $78.62 | 5.842% | $83.213 | $83.21 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
Purchase #2 | $14.64 | 7.599% | $15.7525 | $15.75 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
Purchase #3 | $12.73 | 4.514% | $13.3046 | $13.30 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
Purchase #4 | $240.85 | 3.325% | $248.8583 | $248.86 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
Purchase #5 | $110.87 | 11.143% | $123.2242 | $123.22 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
Purchase #6 | $170.96 | 3.824% | $177.4975 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
Purchase #7 | $204.36 | 7.648% | $219.9895 | $219.99 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $833.03 | $881.8396 | $881.83 | $881.80 | $881.90 |