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 | $48.72 | 7.307% | $52.28 | $52.28 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
Purchase #2 | $81.85 | 8.110% | $88.488 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
Purchase #3 | $165.33 | 5.309% | $174.1074 | $174.11 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
Purchase #4 | $212.58 | 6.441% | $226.2723 | $226.27 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
Purchase #5 | $69.61 | 8.289% | $75.38 | $75.38 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
Purchase #6 | $24.50 | 3.802% | $25.4315 | $25.43 | $25.45 | $25.40 |
Purchase #7 | $177.32 | 10.435% | $195.8233 | $195.82 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $779.91 | $837.7825 | $837.78 | $837.80 | $837.80 |