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 | $159.72 | 6.852% | $170.664 | $170.66 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
Purchase #2 | $42.30 | 6.286% | $44.959 | $44.96 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
Purchase #3 | $49.33 | 3.812% | $51.2105 | $51.21 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
Purchase #4 | $10.46 | 6.802% | $11.1715 | $11.17 | $11.15 | $11.20 |
Purchase #5 | $154.37 | 3.499% | $159.7714 | $159.77 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
Purchase #6 | $125.45 | 5.495% | $132.3435 | $132.34 | $132.35 | $132.30 |
Purchase #7 | $234.56 | 6.597% | $250.0339 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $776.19 | $820.1538 | $820.14 | $820.10 | $820.20 |