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 | $118.83 | 3.537% | $123.033 | $123.03 | $123.05 | $123.00 |
Purchase #2 | $50.64 | 11.483% | $56.455 | $56.46 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
Purchase #3 | $170.70 | 9.872% | $187.5515 | $187.55 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
Purchase #4 | $47.51 | 10.686% | $52.5869 | $52.59 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
Purchase #5 | $33.77 | 6.483% | $35.9593 | $35.96 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
Purchase #6 | $199.76 | 12.647% | $225.0236 | $225.02 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
Purchase #7 | $160.68 | 5.520% | $169.5495 | $169.55 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $781.89 | $850.1588 | $850.16 | $850.15 | $850.20 |