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 | $134.98 | 7.750% | $145.441 | $145.44 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
Purchase #2 | $14.99 | 10.715% | $16.5962 | $16.60 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
Purchase #3 | $70.73 | 5.149% | $74.3719 | $74.37 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
Purchase #4 | $34.46 | 12.271% | $38.6886 | $38.69 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
Purchase #5 | $65.60 | 6.807% | $70.0654 | $70.07 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
Purchase #6 | $196.65 | 10.836% | $217.959 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
Purchase #7 | $20.55 | 8.322% | $22.2602 | $22.26 | $22.25 | $22.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $537.96 | $585.3823 | $585.39 | $585.35 | $585.50 |