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 | $124.75 | 11.662% | $139.2983 | $139.30 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
Purchase #2 | $7.69 | 10.325% | $8.484 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
Purchase #3 | $145.55 | 6.112% | $154.446 | $154.45 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
Purchase #4 | $172.68 | 7.389% | $185.4393 | $185.44 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
Purchase #5 | $171.62 | 4.725% | $179.729 | $179.73 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
Purchase #6 | $20.97 | 7.792% | $22.604 | $22.60 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
Purchase #7 | $151.30 | 7.328% | $162.3873 | $162.39 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $794.56 | $852.3879 | $852.39 | $852.45 | $852.30 |