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 | $67.81 | 12.774% | $76.472 | $76.47 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
Purchase #2 | $44.30 | 5.567% | $46.7662 | $46.77 | $46.75 | $46.80 |
Purchase #3 | $242.83 | 5.544% | $256.2925 | $256.29 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
Purchase #4 | $146.30 | 5.604% | $154.4987 | $154.50 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
Purchase #5 | $42.72 | 12.161% | $47.9152 | $47.92 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
Purchase #6 | $227.31 | 8.679% | $247.0382 | $247.04 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
Purchase #7 | $240.72 | 6.862% | $257.2382 | $257.24 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,011.99 | $1,086.2210 | $1,086.23 | $1,086.20 | $1,086.20 |