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 | $75.97 | 9.663% | $83.311 | $83.31 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
Purchase #2 | $16.30 | 12.265% | $18.2992 | $18.30 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
Purchase #3 | $94.80 | 5.674% | $100.179 | $100.18 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
Purchase #4 | $7.36 | 7.565% | $7.9168 | $7.92 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
Purchase #5 | $220.72 | 3.483% | $228.4077 | $228.41 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
Purchase #6 | $97.48 | 10.845% | $108.0517 | $108.05 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
Purchase #7 | $218.55 | 12.753% | $246.4217 | $246.42 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $731.18 | $792.5871 | $792.59 | $792.55 | $792.60 |