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 | $171.62 | 9.845% | $188.516 | $188.52 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
Purchase #2 | $106.91 | 8.850% | $116.3715 | $116.37 | $116.35 | $116.40 |
Purchase #3 | $136.29 | 11.688% | $152.2196 | $152.22 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
Purchase #4 | $37.56 | 5.813% | $39.7434 | $39.74 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
Purchase #5 | $41.60 | 9.539% | $45.5682 | $45.57 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
Purchase #6 | $90.89 | 8.650% | $98.752 | $98.75 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
Purchase #7 | $71.65 | 6.789% | $76.5143 | $76.51 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $656.52 | $717.6850 | $717.68 | $717.60 | $717.70 |