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 | $139.75 | 6.410% | $148.708 | $148.71 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
Purchase #2 | $58.57 | 6.138% | $62.165 | $62.17 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
Purchase #3 | $238.57 | 9.645% | $261.5801 | $261.58 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
Purchase #4 | $170.25 | 4.324% | $177.6116 | $177.61 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
Purchase #5 | $117.91 | 11.527% | $131.5015 | $131.50 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
Purchase #6 | $63.36 | 5.193% | $66.6503 | $66.65 | $66.65 | $66.70 |
Purchase #7 | $23.94 | 4.412% | $24.9962 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $812.35 | $873.2127 | $873.22 | $873.20 | $873.30 |