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 | $43.40 | 9.219% | $47.401 | $47.40 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
Purchase #2 | $198.53 | 7.821% | $214.057 | $214.06 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
Purchase #3 | $86.81 | 9.638% | $95.1767 | $95.18 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
Purchase #4 | $48.75 | 11.663% | $54.4357 | $54.44 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
Purchase #5 | $68.59 | 10.841% | $76.0258 | $76.03 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
Purchase #6 | $214.43 | 6.660% | $228.711 | $228.71 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
Purchase #7 | $112.45 | 8.237% | $121.7125 | $121.71 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $772.96 | $837.5197 | $837.53 | $837.55 | $837.50 |