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 | $49.42 | 3.628% | $51.213 | $51.21 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
Purchase #2 | $98.71 | 10.697% | $109.269 | $109.27 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
Purchase #3 | $146.59 | 13.804% | $166.8253 | $166.83 | $166.85 | $166.80 |
Purchase #4 | $120.27 | 5.439% | $126.8115 | $126.81 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
Purchase #5 | $220.40 | 9.784% | $241.9639 | $241.96 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
Purchase #6 | $53.31 | 10.801% | $59.068 | $59.07 | $59.05 | $59.10 |
Purchase #7 | $23.27 | 4.833% | $24.3946 | $24.39 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $711.97 | $779.5453 | $779.54 | $779.50 | $779.60 |