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 | $38.34 | 13.589% | $43.55 | $43.55 | $43.55 | $43.60 |
Purchase #2 | $70.41 | 13.180% | $79.69 | $79.69 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
Purchase #3 | $193.39 | 7.551% | $207.9929 | $207.99 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
Purchase #4 | $19.59 | 3.302% | $20.2369 | $20.24 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
Purchase #5 | $29.59 | 4.476% | $30.9144 | $30.91 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
Purchase #6 | $236.98 | 6.534% | $252.4643 | $252.46 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
Purchase #7 | $45.45 | 12.841% | $51.2862 | $51.29 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $633.75 | $686.1347 | $686.13 | $686.15 | $686.20 |