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 | $83.73 | 5.870% | $88.645 | $88.65 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
Purchase #2 | $55.66 | 3.287% | $57.4895 | $57.49 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
Purchase #3 | $32.53 | 6.640% | $34.69 | $34.69 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
Purchase #4 | $88.38 | 12.308% | $99.2578 | $99.26 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
Purchase #5 | $103.42 | 5.499% | $109.1071 | $109.11 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
Purchase #6 | $88.44 | 10.654% | $97.8624 | $97.86 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
Purchase #7 | $194.88 | 11.838% | $217.9499 | $217.95 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $647.04 | $705.0017 | $705.01 | $705.00 | $705.00 |