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 | $21.94 | 5.360% | $23.116 | $23.12 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
Purchase #2 | $148.43 | 8.123% | $160.487 | $160.49 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
Purchase #3 | $105.81 | 3.485% | $109.4975 | $109.50 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
Purchase #4 | $214.43 | 3.401% | $221.7228 | $221.72 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
Purchase #5 | $85.27 | 7.381% | $91.5638 | $91.56 | $91.55 | $91.60 |
Purchase #6 | $48.60 | 7.533% | $52.261 | $52.26 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
Purchase #7 | $58.35 | 6.164% | $61.9467 | $61.95 | $61.95 | $61.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $682.83 | $720.5948 | $720.60 | $720.55 | $720.60 |