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 | $20.48 | 11.245% | $22.783 | $22.78 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
Purchase #2 | $77.77 | 11.444% | $86.67 | $86.67 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
Purchase #3 | $117.65 | 11.618% | $131.3186 | $131.32 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
Purchase #4 | $68.25 | 5.555% | $72.0413 | $72.04 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
Purchase #5 | $91.70 | 4.229% | $95.578 | $95.58 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
Purchase #6 | $137.75 | 13.588% | $156.4675 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
Purchase #7 | $97.48 | 9.130% | $106.3799 | $106.38 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $611.08 | $671.2383 | $671.24 | $671.25 | $671.30 |