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 | $103.54 | 6.271% | $110.033 | $110.03 | $110.05 | $110.00 |
Purchase #2 | $79.53 | 3.581% | $82.378 | $82.38 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
Purchase #3 | $103.31 | 11.586% | $115.2795 | $115.28 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
Purchase #4 | $232.68 | 4.700% | $243.616 | $243.62 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
Purchase #5 | $44.44 | 10.825% | $49.2506 | $49.25 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
Purchase #6 | $193.95 | 8.750% | $210.9206 | $210.92 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
Purchase #7 | $36.65 | 6.570% | $39.0579 | $39.06 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $794.10 | $850.5356 | $850.54 | $850.55 | $850.60 |