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 | $152.74 | 6.333% | $162.413 | $162.41 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
Purchase #2 | $7.35 | 13.814% | $8.3653 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
Purchase #3 | $94.85 | 7.722% | $102.1743 | $102.17 | $102.15 | $102.20 |
Purchase #4 | $27.27 | 8.650% | $29.6289 | $29.63 | $29.65 | $29.60 |
Purchase #5 | $17.42 | 9.195% | $19.0218 | $19.02 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
Purchase #6 | $21.55 | 9.377% | $23.5707 | $23.57 | $23.55 | $23.60 |
Purchase #7 | $81.27 | 8.705% | $88.3446 | $88.34 | $88.35 | $88.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $402.45 | $433.5186 | $433.51 | $433.45 | $433.50 |