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 | $166.99 | 5.665% | $176.45 | $176.45 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
Purchase #2 | $221.44 | 13.452% | $251.2281 | $251.23 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
Purchase #3 | $107.85 | 6.502% | $114.8624 | $114.86 | $114.85 | $114.90 |
Purchase #4 | $17.66 | 4.493% | $18.4535 | $18.45 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
Purchase #5 | $75.26 | 9.114% | $82.1192 | $82.12 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
Purchase #6 | $73.94 | 11.805% | $82.6686 | $82.67 | $82.65 | $82.70 |
Purchase #7 | $56.56 | 9.194% | $61.7601 | $61.76 | $61.75 | $61.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $719.70 | $787.5419 | $787.54 | $787.50 | $787.70 |