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 | $149.33 | 8.820% | $162.5009 | $162.50 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
Purchase #2 | $74.89 | 3.408% | $77.4423 | $77.44 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
Purchase #3 | $66.84 | 10.241% | $73.6851 | $73.69 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
Purchase #4 | $39.68 | 7.636% | $42.71 | $42.71 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
Purchase #5 | $242.35 | 5.739% | $256.2585 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
Purchase #6 | $248.86 | 12.435% | $279.8057 | $279.81 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
Purchase #7 | $41.63 | 7.503% | $44.7535 | $44.75 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $863.58 | $937.1560 | $937.16 | $937.15 | $937.20 |