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 | $236.88 | 5.309% | $249.456 | $249.46 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
Purchase #2 | $62.85 | 3.374% | $64.9706 | $64.97 | $64.95 | $65.00 |
Purchase #3 | $79.70 | 4.272% | $83.1048 | $83.10 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
Purchase #4 | $5.54 | 10.278% | $6.1094 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
Purchase #5 | $92.88 | 8.510% | $100.7841 | $100.78 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
Purchase #6 | $168.53 | 7.716% | $181.5338 | $181.53 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
Purchase #7 | $154.66 | 4.519% | $161.6491 | $161.65 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $801.04 | $847.6078 | $847.60 | $847.60 | $847.60 |