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 | $158.78 | 7.380% | $170.498 | $170.50 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
Purchase #2 | $16.60 | 8.243% | $17.9683 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
Purchase #3 | $122.79 | 10.177% | $135.2863 | $135.29 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
Purchase #4 | $18.37 | 11.797% | $20.5371 | $20.54 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
Purchase #5 | $217.25 | 3.406% | $224.6495 | $224.65 | $224.65 | $224.60 |
Purchase #6 | $118.92 | 9.870% | $130.6574 | $130.66 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
Purchase #7 | $39.26 | 13.508% | $44.5632 | $44.56 | $44.55 | $44.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $691.97 | $744.1598 | $744.17 | $744.15 | $744.20 |