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 | $140.83 | 13.468% | $159.797 | $159.80 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
Purchase #2 | $225.83 | 8.370% | $244.732 | $244.73 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
Purchase #3 | $29.88 | 6.250% | $31.7475 | $31.75 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
Purchase #4 | $154.59 | 10.695% | $171.1234 | $171.12 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
Purchase #5 | $100.25 | 6.286% | $106.5517 | $106.55 | $106.55 | $106.60 |
Purchase #6 | $40.72 | 6.434% | $43.3399 | $43.34 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
Purchase #7 | $137.33 | 3.609% | $142.2862 | $142.29 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $829.43 | $899.5777 | $899.58 | $899.60 | $899.50 |