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 | $59.93 | 4.255% | $62.48 | $62.48 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
Purchase #2 | $158.25 | 11.806% | $176.933 | $176.93 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
Purchase #3 | $242.65 | 10.626% | $268.434 | $268.43 | $268.45 | $268.40 |
Purchase #4 | $37.69 | 9.177% | $41.1488 | $41.15 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
Purchase #5 | $218.69 | 13.209% | $247.5768 | $247.58 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
Purchase #6 | $174.53 | 7.416% | $187.4731 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
Purchase #7 | $118.92 | 10.754% | $131.7087 | $131.71 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,010.66 | $1,115.7544 | $1,115.75 | $1,115.80 | $1,115.70 |