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 | $117.52 | 12.500% | $132.21 | $132.21 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
Purchase #2 | $124.82 | 7.566% | $134.2639 | $134.26 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
Purchase #3 | $116.97 | 5.406% | $123.2934 | $123.29 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
Purchase #4 | $190.49 | 9.120% | $207.8627 | $207.86 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
Purchase #5 | $151.89 | 6.464% | $161.7082 | $161.71 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
Purchase #6 | $88.79 | 4.166% | $92.489 | $92.49 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
Purchase #7 | $7.41 | 7.784% | $7.9868 | $7.99 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $797.89 | $859.8140 | $859.81 | $859.80 | $859.90 |