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 | $158.88 | 6.500% | $169.2072 | $169.21 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
Purchase #2 | $231.44 | 8.385% | $250.8462 | $250.85 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
Purchase #3 | $136.25 | 9.206% | $148.7932 | $148.79 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
Purchase #4 | $7.86 | 5.676% | $8.3061 | $8.31 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
Purchase #5 | $103.81 | 7.257% | $111.3435 | $111.34 | $111.35 | $111.30 |
Purchase #6 | $66.51 | 9.647% | $72.9262 | $72.93 | $72.95 | $72.90 |
Purchase #7 | $63.64 | 8.620% | $69.1258 | $69.13 | $69.15 | $69.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $768.39 | $830.5482 | $830.56 | $830.60 | $830.40 |