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 | $171.65 | 8.709% | $186.599 | $186.60 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
Purchase #2 | $91.89 | 12.237% | $103.1346 | $103.13 | $103.15 | $103.10 |
Purchase #3 | $99.50 | 13.242% | $112.6758 | $112.68 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
Purchase #4 | $16.49 | 3.530% | $17.0721 | $17.07 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
Purchase #5 | $15.35 | 6.747% | $16.3857 | $16.39 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
Purchase #6 | $143.44 | 9.256% | $156.7168 | $156.72 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
Purchase #7 | $23.93 | 5.762% | $25.3088 | $25.31 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $562.25 | $617.8928 | $617.90 | $617.90 | $617.90 |