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 | $142.39 | 12.864% | $160.707 | $160.71 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
Purchase #2 | $14.73 | 11.573% | $16.4347 | $16.43 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
Purchase #3 | $39.93 | 7.673% | $42.9938 | $42.99 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
Purchase #4 | $85.67 | 4.371% | $89.4146 | $89.41 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
Purchase #5 | $81.56 | 12.186% | $91.4989 | $91.50 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
Purchase #6 | $13.30 | 4.526% | $13.902 | $13.90 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
Purchase #7 | $23.56 | 7.293% | $25.2782 | $25.28 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $401.14 | $440.2292 | $440.22 | $440.25 | $440.20 |