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 | $154.99 | 7.429% | $166.5042 | $166.50 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
Purchase #2 | $120.83 | 12.446% | $135.8685 | $135.87 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
Purchase #3 | $101.95 | 3.198% | $105.2104 | $105.21 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
Purchase #4 | $38.51 | 4.278% | $40.1575 | $40.16 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
Purchase #5 | $68.55 | 9.318% | $74.9375 | $74.94 | $74.95 | $74.90 |
Purchase #6 | $199.56 | 12.577% | $224.6587 | $224.66 | $224.65 | $224.70 |
Purchase #7 | $24.30 | 6.108% | $25.7842 | $25.78 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $708.69 | $773.1210 | $773.12 | $773.10 | $773.20 |