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 | $147.84 | 7.429% | $158.823 | $158.82 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
Purchase #2 | $107.31 | 13.449% | $121.7421 | $121.74 | $121.75 | $121.70 |
Purchase #3 | $72.28 | 3.167% | $74.5691 | $74.57 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
Purchase #4 | $79.46 | 3.843% | $82.5136 | $82.51 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #5 | $38.50 | 6.456% | $40.9856 | $40.99 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
Purchase #6 | $44.79 | 5.537% | $47.27 | $47.27 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
Purchase #7 | $218.73 | 5.389% | $230.5174 | $230.52 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $708.91 | $756.4208 | $756.42 | $756.35 | $756.40 |