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 | $138.80 | 4.768% | $145.418 | $145.42 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
Purchase #2 | $90.78 | 10.342% | $100.1685 | $100.17 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
Purchase #3 | $69.42 | 8.344% | $75.2124 | $75.21 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
Purchase #4 | $31.54 | 9.445% | $34.519 | $34.52 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
Purchase #5 | $196.56 | 5.488% | $207.3472 | $207.35 | $207.35 | $207.30 |
Purchase #6 | $225.94 | 9.636% | $247.7116 | $247.71 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
Purchase #7 | $16.36 | 7.778% | $17.6325 | $17.63 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $769.40 | $828.0092 | $828.01 | $827.95 | $827.90 |