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 | $198.87 | 8.494% | $215.762 | $215.76 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
Purchase #2 | $99.62 | 13.166% | $112.736 | $112.74 | $112.75 | $112.70 |
Purchase #3 | $7.62 | 10.780% | $8.4414 | $8.44 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
Purchase #4 | $218.89 | 9.463% | $239.6036 | $239.60 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
Purchase #5 | $24.75 | 11.670% | $27.6383 | $27.64 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
Purchase #6 | $123.25 | 10.610% | $136.3268 | $136.33 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
Purchase #7 | $121.86 | 6.368% | $129.62 | $129.62 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $794.86 | $870.1281 | $870.13 | $870.15 | $870.00 |