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 | $238.87 | 4.850% | $250.4552 | $250.46 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
Purchase #2 | $6.30 | 9.813% | $6.9182 | $6.92 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
Purchase #3 | $38.50 | 11.474% | $42.9175 | $42.92 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
Purchase #4 | $9.56 | 13.467% | $10.8474 | $10.85 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
Purchase #5 | $193.42 | 10.265% | $213.2746 | $213.27 | $213.25 | $213.30 |
Purchase #6 | $157.66 | 8.711% | $171.3938 | $171.39 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
Purchase #7 | $163.93 | 9.734% | $179.8869 | $179.89 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $808.24 | $875.6936 | $875.70 | $875.65 | $875.70 |