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 | $142.79 | 13.669% | $162.308 | $162.31 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
Purchase #2 | $53.52 | 6.412% | $56.9517 | $56.95 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
Purchase #3 | $89.38 | 3.774% | $92.7532 | $92.75 | $92.75 | $92.80 |
Purchase #4 | $222.93 | 8.801% | $242.5501 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
Purchase #5 | $120.39 | 7.250% | $129.1183 | $129.12 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
Purchase #6 | $68.45 | 4.235% | $71.3489 | $71.35 | $71.35 | $71.30 |
Purchase #7 | $79.62 | 3.545% | $82.4425 | $82.44 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $777.08 | $837.4727 | $837.47 | $837.45 | $837.50 |