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 | $154.82 | 11.401% | $172.471 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
Purchase #2 | $124.73 | 8.209% | $134.9691 | $134.97 | $134.95 | $135.00 |
Purchase #3 | $50.69 | 5.740% | $53.5996 | $53.60 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
Purchase #4 | $48.38 | 8.774% | $52.6249 | $52.62 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
Purchase #5 | $76.96 | 3.114% | $79.3565 | $79.36 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
Purchase #6 | $213.89 | 6.339% | $227.4485 | $227.45 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
Purchase #7 | $229.99 | 13.473% | $260.9766 | $260.98 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $899.46 | $981.4462 | $981.45 | $981.40 | $981.50 |