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 | $135.34 | 5.164% | $142.329 | $142.33 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
Purchase #2 | $165.52 | 10.172% | $182.3567 | $182.36 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
Purchase #3 | $96.88 | 12.339% | $108.834 | $108.83 | $108.85 | $108.80 |
Purchase #4 | $73.95 | 6.361% | $78.654 | $78.65 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
Purchase #5 | $106.43 | 5.471% | $112.2528 | $112.25 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
Purchase #6 | $34.62 | 7.609% | $37.2542 | $37.25 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
Purchase #7 | $177.76 | 8.189% | $192.3168 | $192.32 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $790.50 | $853.9975 | $853.99 | $854.00 | $854.10 |