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 | $159.87 | 3.850% | $166.025 | $166.03 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
Purchase #2 | $52.75 | 4.413% | $55.0779 | $55.08 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
Purchase #3 | $63.78 | 4.340% | $66.5481 | $66.55 | $66.55 | $66.50 |
Purchase #4 | $32.59 | 12.667% | $36.7182 | $36.72 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
Purchase #5 | $224.45 | 12.615% | $252.7644 | $252.76 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
Purchase #6 | $162.94 | 3.559% | $168.739 | $168.74 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
Purchase #7 | $77.69 | 13.198% | $87.9435 | $87.94 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $774.07 | $833.8161 | $833.82 | $833.85 | $833.70 |