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 | $163.72 | 7.726% | $176.369 | $176.37 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
Purchase #2 | $113.96 | 6.483% | $121.348 | $121.35 | $121.35 | $121.30 |
Purchase #3 | $21.52 | 12.812% | $24.2771 | $24.28 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
Purchase #4 | $84.80 | 13.484% | $96.2344 | $96.23 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
Purchase #5 | $131.93 | 8.178% | $142.7192 | $142.72 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
Purchase #6 | $249.28 | 7.239% | $267.3254 | $267.33 | $267.35 | $267.30 |
Purchase #7 | $50.35 | 11.578% | $56.1795 | $56.18 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $815.56 | $884.4526 | $884.46 | $884.50 | $884.40 |