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 | $159.27 | 3.830% | $165.37 | $165.37 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
Purchase #2 | $62.48 | 8.553% | $67.8239 | $67.82 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
Purchase #3 | $111.69 | 3.376% | $115.4607 | $115.46 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
Purchase #4 | $83.90 | 8.118% | $90.711 | $90.71 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
Purchase #5 | $64.85 | 7.867% | $69.9517 | $69.95 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
Purchase #6 | $186.87 | 7.191% | $200.3078 | $200.31 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
Purchase #7 | $247.54 | 6.822% | $264.4272 | $264.43 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $916.60 | $974.0523 | $974.05 | $974.00 | $974.10 |