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 | $70.98 | 3.556% | $73.504 | $73.50 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
Purchase #2 | $78.61 | 11.216% | $87.4269 | $87.43 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
Purchase #3 | $156.46 | 3.609% | $162.1066 | $162.11 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
Purchase #4 | $232.80 | 3.199% | $240.2473 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
Purchase #5 | $176.69 | 3.820% | $183.4396 | $183.44 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
Purchase #6 | $134.93 | 10.473% | $149.0612 | $149.06 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
Purchase #7 | $11.41 | 5.573% | $12.0459 | $12.05 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $861.88 | $907.8315 | $907.84 | $907.85 | $907.70 |