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 | $159.70 | 6.789% | $170.542 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
Purchase #2 | $121.59 | 11.179% | $135.1825 | $135.18 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
Purchase #3 | $83.33 | 4.129% | $86.7707 | $86.77 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
Purchase #4 | $149.36 | 13.152% | $169.0038 | $169.00 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
Purchase #5 | $229.63 | 4.266% | $239.426 | $239.43 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
Purchase #6 | $43.75 | 5.756% | $46.2683 | $46.27 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
Purchase #7 | $75.42 | 8.138% | $81.5577 | $81.56 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $862.78 | $928.7510 | $928.75 | $928.75 | $928.80 |