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 | $167.55 | 7.778% | $180.582 | $180.58 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
Purchase #2 | $8.94 | 5.690% | $9.4487 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
Purchase #3 | $155.59 | 5.139% | $163.5858 | $163.59 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
Purchase #4 | $16.91 | 13.610% | $19.2115 | $19.21 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
Purchase #5 | $50.77 | 10.668% | $56.1861 | $56.19 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
Purchase #6 | $208.86 | 4.787% | $218.8581 | $218.86 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
Purchase #7 | $8.86 | 10.375% | $9.7792 | $9.78 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $617.48 | $657.6514 | $657.66 | $657.70 | $657.70 |