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 | $139.25 | 8.688% | $151.348 | $151.35 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
Purchase #2 | $72.50 | 6.822% | $77.446 | $77.45 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
Purchase #3 | $96.31 | 4.406% | $100.5534 | $100.55 | $100.55 | $100.60 |
Purchase #4 | $245.67 | 3.812% | $255.0349 | $255.03 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
Purchase #5 | $186.50 | 4.295% | $194.5102 | $194.51 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
Purchase #6 | $6.65 | 11.362% | $7.4056 | $7.41 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
Purchase #7 | $36.83 | 7.727% | $39.6759 | $39.68 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $783.71 | $825.9740 | $825.98 | $826.00 | $825.90 |