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 | $139.63 | 13.843% | $158.959 | $158.96 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
Purchase #2 | $7.68 | 13.711% | $8.733 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
Purchase #3 | $22.99 | 10.230% | $25.3419 | $25.34 | $25.35 | $25.30 |
Purchase #4 | $79.61 | 3.568% | $82.4505 | $82.45 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
Purchase #5 | $217.33 | 6.378% | $231.1913 | $231.19 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
Purchase #6 | $171.78 | 4.595% | $179.6733 | $179.67 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
Purchase #7 | $86.82 | 11.656% | $96.9397 | $96.94 | $96.95 | $96.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $725.84 | $783.2887 | $783.28 | $783.30 | $783.30 |