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 | $226.62 | 6.529% | $241.416 | $241.42 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
Purchase #2 | $70.35 | 11.673% | $78.562 | $78.56 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
Purchase #3 | $40.60 | 6.605% | $43.2816 | $43.28 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
Purchase #4 | $97.40 | 10.121% | $107.2579 | $107.26 | $107.25 | $107.30 |
Purchase #5 | $192.84 | 9.404% | $210.9747 | $210.97 | $210.95 | $211.00 |
Purchase #6 | $83.25 | 4.473% | $86.9738 | $86.97 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
Purchase #7 | $73.48 | 6.563% | $78.3025 | $78.30 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $784.54 | $846.7685 | $846.76 | $846.70 | $846.90 |