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 | $50.90 | 13.664% | $57.855 | $57.86 | $57.85 | $57.90 |
Purchase #2 | $44.72 | 8.211% | $48.392 | $48.39 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
Purchase #3 | $36.30 | 12.155% | $40.7123 | $40.71 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
Purchase #4 | $192.40 | 11.389% | $214.3124 | $214.31 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
Purchase #5 | $56.51 | 10.347% | $62.3571 | $62.36 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
Purchase #6 | $156.95 | 5.117% | $164.9811 | $164.98 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
Purchase #7 | $178.67 | 11.267% | $198.8007 | $198.80 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $716.45 | $787.4106 | $787.41 | $787.40 | $787.50 |