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 | $150.82 | 5.120% | $158.542 | $158.54 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
Purchase #2 | $236.53 | 11.566% | $263.8871 | $263.89 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
Purchase #3 | $80.54 | 11.368% | $89.6958 | $89.70 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
Purchase #4 | $96.74 | 8.347% | $104.8149 | $104.81 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
Purchase #5 | $135.85 | 4.867% | $142.4618 | $142.46 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
Purchase #6 | $71.91 | 9.308% | $78.6034 | $78.60 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
Purchase #7 | $33.81 | 6.864% | $36.1307 | $36.13 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $806.20 | $874.1357 | $874.13 | $874.15 | $874.10 |