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 | $44.74 | 11.207% | $49.754 | $49.75 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
Purchase #2 | $154.82 | 10.447% | $170.994 | $170.99 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
Purchase #3 | $247.78 | 7.213% | $265.6524 | $265.65 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
Purchase #4 | $16.29 | 10.219% | $17.9547 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
Purchase #5 | $97.67 | 11.270% | $108.6774 | $108.68 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
Purchase #6 | $129.49 | 13.503% | $146.975 | $146.98 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
Purchase #7 | $186.93 | 6.664% | $199.387 | $199.39 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $877.72 | $959.3945 | $959.39 | $959.45 | $959.60 |