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 | $80.78 | 7.123% | $86.534 | $86.53 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
Purchase #2 | $51.86 | 8.147% | $56.085 | $56.09 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
Purchase #3 | $133.72 | 7.374% | $143.5805 | $143.58 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
Purchase #4 | $17.47 | 5.448% | $18.4218 | $18.42 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Purchase #5 | $101.96 | 5.195% | $107.2568 | $107.26 | $107.25 | $107.30 |
Purchase #6 | $134.98 | 6.671% | $143.9845 | $143.98 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
Purchase #7 | $86.85 | 6.163% | $92.2026 | $92.20 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $607.62 | $648.0652 | $648.06 | $648.10 | $648.10 |