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 | $25.39 | 8.401% | $27.523 | $27.52 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
Purchase #2 | $88.76 | 9.208% | $96.933 | $96.93 | $96.95 | $96.90 |
Purchase #3 | $158.91 | 3.392% | $164.3002 | $164.30 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
Purchase #4 | $117.46 | 8.285% | $127.1916 | $127.19 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
Purchase #5 | $235.30 | 8.605% | $255.5476 | $255.55 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
Purchase #6 | $131.33 | 3.837% | $136.3691 | $136.37 | $136.35 | $136.40 |
Purchase #7 | $143.28 | 10.711% | $158.6267 | $158.63 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $900.43 | $966.4912 | $966.49 | $966.50 | $966.40 |