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 | $43.85 | 12.577% | $49.365 | $49.37 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
Purchase #2 | $111.25 | 8.444% | $120.644 | $120.64 | $120.65 | $120.60 |
Purchase #3 | $74.65 | 3.851% | $77.5248 | $77.52 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
Purchase #4 | $219.43 | 7.313% | $235.4769 | $235.48 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
Purchase #5 | $122.79 | 11.170% | $136.5056 | $136.51 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
Purchase #6 | $198.32 | 9.847% | $217.8486 | $217.85 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
Purchase #7 | $123.77 | 13.611% | $140.6163 | $140.62 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $894.06 | $977.9812 | $977.99 | $977.95 | $977.90 |