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 | $149.35 | 5.765% | $157.96 | $157.96 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
Purchase #2 | $23.69 | 13.725% | $26.9415 | $26.94 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
Purchase #3 | $166.69 | 8.731% | $181.2437 | $181.24 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
Purchase #4 | $179.26 | 12.716% | $202.0547 | $202.05 | $202.05 | $202.10 |
Purchase #5 | $68.60 | 6.592% | $73.1221 | $73.12 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
Purchase #6 | $72.60 | 5.450% | $76.5567 | $76.56 | $76.55 | $76.60 |
Purchase #7 | $214.66 | 12.159% | $240.7605 | $240.76 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $874.85 | $958.6392 | $958.63 | $958.60 | $958.70 |