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 | $98.85 | 5.739% | $104.523 | $104.52 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
Purchase #2 | $14.48 | 3.667% | $15.011 | $15.01 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
Purchase #3 | $72.33 | 3.431% | $74.8116 | $74.81 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
Purchase #4 | $82.53 | 13.693% | $93.8308 | $93.83 | $93.85 | $93.80 |
Purchase #5 | $187.80 | 12.119% | $210.5595 | $210.56 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
Purchase #6 | $216.37 | 6.278% | $229.9537 | $229.95 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
Purchase #7 | $142.34 | 6.595% | $151.7273 | $151.73 | $151.75 | $151.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $814.70 | $880.4169 | $880.41 | $880.40 | $880.40 |