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 | $147.50 | 4.525% | $154.1744 | $154.17 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
Purchase #2 | $73.35 | 11.471% | $81.764 | $81.76 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
Purchase #3 | $95.32 | 4.795% | $99.8906 | $99.89 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
Purchase #4 | $32.31 | 9.242% | $35.2961 | $35.30 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
Purchase #5 | $167.60 | 11.251% | $186.4567 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
Purchase #6 | $204.29 | 5.426% | $215.3748 | $215.37 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
Purchase #7 | $59.65 | 11.607% | $66.5736 | $66.57 | $66.55 | $66.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $780.02 | $839.5302 | $839.52 | $839.45 | $839.70 |