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 | $111.75 | 12.323% | $125.521 | $125.52 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
Purchase #2 | $33.87 | 7.644% | $36.459 | $36.46 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
Purchase #3 | $58.79 | 4.863% | $61.649 | $61.65 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
Purchase #4 | $98.37 | 10.463% | $108.6625 | $108.66 | $108.65 | $108.70 |
Purchase #5 | $188.52 | 6.798% | $201.3356 | $201.34 | $201.35 | $201.30 |
Purchase #6 | $242.88 | 5.557% | $256.3768 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
Purchase #7 | $168.32 | 11.792% | $188.1683 | $188.17 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $902.50 | $978.1722 | $978.18 | $978.15 | $978.20 |