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 | $141.88 | 8.701% | $154.225 | $154.23 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
Purchase #2 | $120.68 | 7.540% | $129.7793 | $129.78 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
Purchase #3 | $61.41 | 7.398% | $65.9531 | $65.95 | $65.95 | $66.00 |
Purchase #4 | $63.63 | 11.351% | $70.8526 | $70.85 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
Purchase #5 | $173.86 | 7.287% | $186.5292 | $186.53 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
Purchase #6 | $38.29 | 11.847% | $42.8262 | $42.83 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
Purchase #7 | $42.67 | 8.253% | $46.1916 | $46.19 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $642.42 | $696.3570 | $696.36 | $696.45 | $696.40 |