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 | $143.73 | 10.295% | $158.527 | $158.53 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
Purchase #2 | $72.78 | 3.373% | $75.2349 | $75.23 | $75.25 | $75.20 |
Purchase #3 | $29.78 | 10.125% | $32.7952 | $32.80 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
Purchase #4 | $64.60 | 13.318% | $73.2034 | $73.20 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
Purchase #5 | $221.85 | 12.118% | $248.7338 | $248.73 | $248.75 | $248.70 |
Purchase #6 | $117.31 | 5.254% | $123.4735 | $123.47 | $123.45 | $123.50 |
Purchase #7 | $171.36 | 13.134% | $193.8664 | $193.87 | $193.85 | $193.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $821.41 | $905.8342 | $905.83 | $905.85 | $905.80 |