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 | $147.50 | 13.362% | $167.209 | $167.21 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
Purchase #2 | $39.58 | 5.293% | $41.675 | $41.68 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
Purchase #3 | $112.95 | 11.445% | $125.8771 | $125.88 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
Purchase #4 | $238.37 | 9.827% | $261.7946 | $261.79 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
Purchase #5 | $80.82 | 12.254% | $90.7237 | $90.72 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
Purchase #6 | $30.41 | 3.673% | $31.527 | $31.53 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
Purchase #7 | $106.54 | 12.159% | $119.4942 | $119.49 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $756.17 | $838.3006 | $838.30 | $838.35 | $838.30 |