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 | $16.25 | 9.766% | $17.837 | $17.84 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
Purchase #2 | $139.31 | 3.335% | $143.956 | $143.96 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
Purchase #3 | $101.89 | 13.379% | $115.5219 | $115.52 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
Purchase #4 | $22.81 | 10.795% | $25.2723 | $25.27 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
Purchase #5 | $247.47 | 13.570% | $281.0517 | $281.05 | $281.05 | $281.10 |
Purchase #6 | $120.86 | 11.320% | $134.5414 | $134.54 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
Purchase #7 | $75.40 | 7.125% | $80.7723 | $80.77 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $723.99 | $798.9526 | $798.95 | $798.90 | $799.00 |