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 | $177.72 | 5.430% | $187.3702 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
Purchase #2 | $120.56 | 6.401% | $128.277 | $128.28 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
Purchase #3 | $70.50 | 9.514% | $77.2074 | $77.21 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
Purchase #4 | $180.49 | 10.231% | $198.9559 | $198.96 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
Purchase #5 | $89.89 | 11.326% | $100.0709 | $100.07 | $100.05 | $100.10 |
Purchase #6 | $32.95 | 7.505% | $35.4229 | $35.42 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
Purchase #7 | $42.84 | 8.453% | $46.4613 | $46.46 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $714.95 | $773.7656 | $773.77 | $773.70 | $773.90 |