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 | $47.76 | 4.711% | $50.01 | $50.01 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
Purchase #2 | $16.25 | 7.277% | $17.4325 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
Purchase #3 | $184.87 | 9.306% | $202.074 | $202.07 | $202.05 | $202.10 |
Purchase #4 | $81.26 | 5.642% | $85.8447 | $85.84 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
Purchase #5 | $34.91 | 12.815% | $39.3837 | $39.38 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
Purchase #6 | $229.45 | 9.234% | $250.6374 | $250.64 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
Purchase #7 | $198.62 | 10.634% | $219.7413 | $219.74 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $793.12 | $865.1236 | $865.11 | $865.15 | $865.00 |