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 | $59.75 | 9.270% | $65.2888 | $65.29 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
Purchase #2 | $15.53 | 7.321% | $16.667 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
Purchase #3 | $22.74 | 7.259% | $24.3907 | $24.39 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
Purchase #4 | $72.54 | 7.153% | $77.7288 | $77.73 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
Purchase #5 | $159.64 | 3.398% | $165.0646 | $165.06 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
Purchase #6 | $134.73 | 3.774% | $139.8147 | $139.81 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
Purchase #7 | $118.87 | 7.424% | $127.6949 | $127.69 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $583.80 | $616.6495 | $616.64 | $616.65 | $616.70 |