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 | $162.47 | 9.856% | $178.483 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
Purchase #2 | $36.59 | 7.237% | $39.238 | $39.24 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
Purchase #3 | $27.43 | 13.203% | $31.0516 | $31.05 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
Purchase #4 | $243.46 | 9.870% | $267.4895 | $267.49 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
Purchase #5 | $80.29 | 10.155% | $88.4434 | $88.44 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
Purchase #6 | $54.39 | 4.842% | $57.0236 | $57.02 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
Purchase #7 | $169.62 | 3.295% | $175.209 | $175.21 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $774.25 | $836.9381 | $836.93 | $836.95 | $836.90 |