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 | $165.81 | 8.590% | $180.0531 | $180.05 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
Purchase #2 | $7.92 | 5.682% | $8.37 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
Purchase #3 | $188.26 | 4.488% | $196.7091 | $196.71 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
Purchase #4 | $12.59 | 8.259% | $13.6298 | $13.63 | $13.65 | $13.60 |
Purchase #5 | $99.73 | 10.359% | $110.061 | $110.06 | $110.05 | $110.10 |
Purchase #6 | $127.28 | 3.608% | $131.8723 | $131.87 | $131.85 | $131.90 |
Purchase #7 | $130.46 | 4.808% | $136.7325 | $136.73 | $136.75 | $136.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $732.05 | $777.4278 | $777.42 | $777.40 | $777.50 |