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 | $165.42 | 8.398% | $179.312 | $179.31 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
Purchase #2 | $39.46 | 4.848% | $41.373 | $41.37 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
Purchase #3 | $226.32 | 5.380% | $238.496 | $238.50 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
Purchase #4 | $14.77 | 6.381% | $15.7125 | $15.71 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
Purchase #5 | $24.96 | 6.188% | $26.5045 | $26.50 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
Purchase #6 | $15.31 | 7.638% | $16.4794 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Purchase #7 | $94.44 | 11.734% | $105.5216 | $105.52 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $580.68 | $623.3990 | $623.39 | $623.35 | $623.40 |