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 | $117.39 | 5.256% | $123.56 | $123.56 | $123.55 | $123.60 |
Purchase #2 | $44.29 | 13.759% | $50.3839 | $50.38 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
Purchase #3 | $57.71 | 5.261% | $60.7461 | $60.75 | $60.75 | $60.70 |
Purchase #4 | $10.64 | 8.835% | $11.58 | $11.58 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
Purchase #5 | $7.66 | 6.649% | $8.1693 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
Purchase #6 | $74.42 | 11.819% | $83.2157 | $83.22 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
Purchase #7 | $5.39 | 13.249% | $6.1041 | $6.10 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $317.50 | $343.7591 | $343.76 | $343.75 | $343.80 |