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 | $47.85 | 13.114% | $54.125 | $54.13 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
Purchase #2 | $147.51 | 8.211% | $159.622 | $159.62 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
Purchase #3 | $38.67 | 4.159% | $40.2783 | $40.28 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
Purchase #4 | $37.34 | 3.357% | $38.5935 | $38.59 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
Purchase #5 | $151.69 | 7.238% | $162.6693 | $162.67 | $162.65 | $162.70 |
Purchase #6 | $174.47 | 11.417% | $194.3892 | $194.39 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
Purchase #7 | $242.32 | 3.257% | $250.2124 | $250.21 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $839.85 | $899.8897 | $899.89 | $899.90 | $899.90 |