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 | $163.74 | 13.621% | $186.043 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
Purchase #2 | $71.37 | 8.565% | $77.4828 | $77.48 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
Purchase #3 | $126.57 | 6.291% | $134.5325 | $134.53 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
Purchase #4 | $78.26 | 4.168% | $81.5219 | $81.52 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
Purchase #5 | $101.53 | 5.715% | $107.3324 | $107.33 | $107.35 | $107.30 |
Purchase #6 | $98.54 | 8.155% | $106.5759 | $106.58 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
Purchase #7 | $14.66 | 10.612% | $16.2157 | $16.22 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $654.67 | $709.7042 | $709.70 | $709.75 | $709.60 |