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 | $158.72 | 5.700% | $167.767 | $167.77 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
Purchase #2 | $8.63 | 7.848% | $9.3073 | $9.31 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
Purchase #3 | $75.47 | 12.859% | $85.1747 | $85.17 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
Purchase #4 | $22.57 | 8.440% | $24.4749 | $24.47 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
Purchase #5 | $80.79 | 12.303% | $90.7296 | $90.73 | $90.75 | $90.70 |
Purchase #6 | $183.29 | 7.647% | $197.3062 | $197.31 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
Purchase #7 | $58.44 | 10.512% | $64.5832 | $64.58 | $64.60 | $64.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $587.91 | $639.3429 | $639.34 | $639.30 | $639.40 |