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 | $166.32 | 3.753% | $172.562 | $172.56 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
Purchase #2 | $22.62 | 7.187% | $24.2457 | $24.25 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
Purchase #3 | $50.29 | 8.554% | $54.5918 | $54.59 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
Purchase #4 | $169.78 | 6.764% | $181.2639 | $181.26 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
Purchase #5 | $202.30 | 7.388% | $217.2459 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
Purchase #6 | $32.82 | 12.187% | $36.8198 | $36.82 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
Purchase #7 | $131.59 | 13.691% | $149.606 | $149.61 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $775.72 | $836.3351 | $836.34 | $836.30 | $836.30 |