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 | $17.57 | 6.545% | $18.72 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
Purchase #2 | $97.39 | 12.274% | $109.3436 | $109.34 | $109.35 | $109.30 |
Purchase #3 | $85.59 | 5.485% | $90.2846 | $90.28 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
Purchase #4 | $247.60 | 11.138% | $275.1777 | $275.18 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
Purchase #5 | $81.99 | 6.111% | $87.0004 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
Purchase #6 | $141.80 | 9.835% | $155.746 | $155.75 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
Purchase #7 | $124.80 | 5.377% | $131.5105 | $131.51 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $796.74 | $867.7828 | $867.78 | $867.80 | $867.70 |