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 | $105.53 | 8.354% | $114.346 | $114.35 | $114.35 | $114.30 |
Purchase #2 | $71.63 | 4.697% | $74.9945 | $74.99 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
Purchase #3 | $217.87 | 3.870% | $226.3016 | $226.30 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
Purchase #4 | $7.87 | 7.791% | $8.4832 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
Purchase #5 | $204.81 | 6.344% | $217.8031 | $217.80 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
Purchase #6 | $73.36 | 7.272% | $78.6947 | $78.69 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
Purchase #7 | $146.46 | 10.699% | $162.1298 | $162.13 | $162.15 | $162.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $827.53 | $882.7529 | $882.74 | $882.80 | $882.70 |