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 | $49.96 | 8.675% | $54.294 | $54.29 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
Purchase #2 | $201.50 | 7.800% | $217.217 | $217.22 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
Purchase #3 | $217.54 | 11.423% | $242.3896 | $242.39 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
Purchase #4 | $40.67 | 10.234% | $44.8322 | $44.83 | $44.85 | $44.80 |
Purchase #5 | $236.78 | 10.866% | $262.5085 | $262.51 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
Purchase #6 | $41.79 | 4.823% | $43.8055 | $43.81 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
Purchase #7 | $68.52 | 5.703% | $72.4277 | $72.43 | $72.45 | $72.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $856.76 | $937.4745 | $937.48 | $937.50 | $937.40 |