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 | $147.79 | 12.580% | $166.382 | $166.38 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
Purchase #2 | $53.93 | 11.344% | $60.0478 | $60.05 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
Purchase #3 | $143.75 | 9.112% | $156.8485 | $156.85 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
Purchase #4 | $205.87 | 3.385% | $212.8387 | $212.84 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
Purchase #5 | $37.39 | 6.836% | $39.946 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
Purchase #6 | $15.57 | 7.467% | $16.7326 | $16.73 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
Purchase #7 | $75.71 | 7.409% | $81.3194 | $81.32 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $680.01 | $734.1150 | $734.12 | $734.15 | $733.90 |