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 | $71.83 | 11.750% | $80.27 | $80.27 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
Purchase #2 | $110.59 | 11.709% | $123.539 | $123.54 | $123.55 | $123.50 |
Purchase #3 | $9.95 | 7.218% | $10.6682 | $10.67 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
Purchase #4 | $23.28 | 3.424% | $24.0771 | $24.08 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
Purchase #5 | $68.55 | 7.243% | $73.5151 | $73.52 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
Purchase #6 | $116.55 | 8.644% | $126.6246 | $126.62 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
Purchase #7 | $195.98 | 8.668% | $212.9675 | $212.97 | $212.95 | $213.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $596.73 | $651.6615 | $651.67 | $651.60 | $651.70 |