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 | $48.87 | 10.845% | $54.17 | $54.17 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
Purchase #2 | $81.50 | 3.811% | $84.606 | $84.61 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
Purchase #3 | $175.70 | 6.413% | $186.9676 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
Purchase #4 | $76.62 | 3.164% | $79.0443 | $79.04 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
Purchase #5 | $162.58 | 11.132% | $180.6784 | $180.68 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
Purchase #6 | $203.99 | 9.499% | $223.367 | $223.37 | $223.35 | $223.40 |
Purchase #7 | $8.55 | 5.672% | $9.035 | $9.04 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $757.81 | $817.8683 | $817.88 | $817.85 | $817.90 |