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 | $154.42 | 11.630% | $172.379 | $172.38 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
Purchase #2 | $103.68 | 4.460% | $108.3041 | $108.30 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
Purchase #3 | $84.51 | 5.371% | $89.049 | $89.05 | $89.05 | $89.00 |
Purchase #4 | $30.53 | 3.338% | $31.5491 | $31.55 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
Purchase #5 | $28.46 | 12.613% | $32.0497 | $32.05 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
Purchase #6 | $238.95 | 5.416% | $251.8915 | $251.89 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
Purchase #7 | $134.82 | 3.718% | $139.8326 | $139.83 | $139.85 | $139.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $775.37 | $825.0550 | $825.05 | $825.10 | $824.90 |