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 | $41.37 | 5.180% | $43.513 | $43.51 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
Purchase #2 | $73.55 | 11.739% | $82.184 | $82.18 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
Purchase #3 | $89.69 | 9.110% | $97.8608 | $97.86 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
Purchase #4 | $114.83 | 6.486% | $122.2779 | $122.28 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
Purchase #5 | $221.41 | 6.312% | $235.3854 | $235.39 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
Purchase #6 | $28.33 | 9.716% | $31.0825 | $31.08 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
Purchase #7 | $118.63 | 3.558% | $122.8509 | $122.85 | $122.85 | $122.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $687.81 | $735.1545 | $735.15 | $735.20 | $735.30 |