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 | $198.28 | 6.164% | $210.502 | $210.50 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
Purchase #2 | $136.71 | 7.799% | $147.372 | $147.37 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
Purchase #3 | $174.96 | 12.749% | $197.2657 | $197.27 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
Purchase #4 | $98.39 | 6.207% | $104.4971 | $104.50 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
Purchase #5 | $31.73 | 13.419% | $35.9878 | $35.99 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
Purchase #6 | $72.62 | 12.839% | $81.9437 | $81.94 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
Purchase #7 | $78.92 | 7.376% | $84.7411 | $84.74 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $791.61 | $862.3094 | $862.31 | $862.30 | $862.30 |