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 | $40.48 | 7.500% | $43.516 | $43.52 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
Purchase #2 | $59.74 | 11.757% | $66.7636 | $66.76 | $66.75 | $66.80 |
Purchase #3 | $242.27 | 13.808% | $275.7226 | $275.72 | $275.70 | $275.70 |
Purchase #4 | $179.32 | 12.605% | $201.9233 | $201.92 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
Purchase #5 | $246.72 | 10.233% | $271.9669 | $271.97 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
Purchase #6 | $169.36 | 12.746% | $190.9466 | $190.95 | $190.95 | $190.90 |
Purchase #7 | $28.39 | 3.558% | $29.4001 | $29.40 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.28 | $1,080.2391 | $1,080.24 | $1,080.15 | $1,080.20 |