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 | $161.73 | 9.122% | $176.483 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
Purchase #2 | $48.35 | 11.605% | $53.961 | $53.96 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
Purchase #3 | $211.91 | 6.225% | $225.1014 | $225.10 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
Purchase #4 | $86.43 | 4.436% | $90.264 | $90.26 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
Purchase #5 | $139.25 | 9.506% | $152.4871 | $152.49 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
Purchase #6 | $141.84 | 13.131% | $160.465 | $160.47 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
Purchase #7 | $89.49 | 13.299% | $101.3913 | $101.39 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $879.00 | $960.1528 | $960.15 | $960.15 | $960.30 |