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 | $211.61 | 5.306% | $222.838 | $222.84 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
Purchase #2 | $60.54 | 11.257% | $67.355 | $67.36 | $67.35 | $67.40 |
Purchase #3 | $72.29 | 9.399% | $79.0845 | $79.08 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
Purchase #4 | $46.47 | 5.800% | $49.1653 | $49.17 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
Purchase #5 | $77.98 | 3.712% | $80.8746 | $80.87 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
Purchase #6 | $148.35 | 6.136% | $157.4528 | $157.45 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
Purchase #7 | $226.76 | 8.481% | $245.9915 | $245.99 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $844.00 | $902.7617 | $902.76 | $902.75 | $902.90 |