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 | $233.89 | 7.223% | $250.7839 | $250.78 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
Purchase #2 | $115.87 | 8.145% | $125.3076 | $125.31 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
Purchase #3 | $133.66 | 12.450% | $150.3007 | $150.30 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
Purchase #4 | $9.36 | 6.255% | $9.9455 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
Purchase #5 | $47.46 | 8.320% | $51.4087 | $51.41 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
Purchase #6 | $134.92 | 6.232% | $143.3282 | $143.33 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
Purchase #7 | $104.26 | 11.810% | $116.5731 | $116.57 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $779.42 | $847.6477 | $847.65 | $847.65 | $847.60 |