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 | $80.89 | 5.374% | $85.237 | $85.24 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
Purchase #2 | $30.29 | 10.383% | $33.435 | $33.44 | $33.45 | $33.40 |
Purchase #3 | $50.47 | 10.692% | $55.8663 | $55.87 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
Purchase #4 | $222.56 | 10.520% | $245.9733 | $245.97 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
Purchase #5 | $213.58 | 6.604% | $227.6848 | $227.68 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
Purchase #6 | $176.32 | 6.118% | $187.1073 | $187.11 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
Purchase #7 | $136.83 | 7.399% | $146.9541 | $146.95 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $910.94 | $982.2578 | $982.26 | $982.25 | $982.30 |