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 | $14.56 | 6.339% | $15.483 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
Purchase #2 | $203.82 | 3.608% | $211.1738 | $211.17 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
Purchase #3 | $238.61 | 11.504% | $266.0597 | $266.06 | $266.05 | $266.10 |
Purchase #4 | $69.62 | 13.258% | $78.8502 | $78.85 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
Purchase #5 | $41.44 | 12.807% | $46.7472 | $46.75 | $46.75 | $46.70 |
Purchase #6 | $150.33 | 8.387% | $162.9382 | $162.94 | $162.95 | $162.90 |
Purchase #7 | $81.78 | 4.736% | $85.6531 | $85.65 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $800.16 | $866.9052 | $866.90 | $866.90 | $867.00 |