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 | $13.40 | 9.403% | $14.66 | $14.66 | $14.65 | $14.70 |
Purchase #2 | $68.98 | 12.384% | $77.5225 | $77.52 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
Purchase #3 | $244.73 | 12.414% | $275.1108 | $275.11 | $275.10 | $275.10 |
Purchase #4 | $73.78 | 12.716% | $83.1619 | $83.16 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
Purchase #5 | $80.98 | 3.642% | $83.9293 | $83.93 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
Purchase #6 | $157.71 | 10.642% | $174.4935 | $174.49 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
Purchase #7 | $155.75 | 6.248% | $165.4813 | $165.48 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $795.33 | $874.3593 | $874.35 | $874.35 | $874.40 |