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 | $15.25 | 3.508% | $15.785 | $15.79 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
Purchase #2 | $58.68 | 9.547% | $64.2822 | $64.28 | $64.30 | $64.30 |
Purchase #3 | $159.99 | 6.328% | $170.1142 | $170.11 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
Purchase #4 | $133.35 | 9.766% | $146.373 | $146.37 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
Purchase #5 | $159.83 | 9.324% | $174.7325 | $174.73 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
Purchase #6 | $102.27 | 4.278% | $106.6451 | $106.65 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
Purchase #7 | $66.39 | 4.289% | $69.2375 | $69.24 | $69.25 | $69.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $695.76 | $747.1695 | $747.17 | $747.20 | $747.10 |