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 | $165.99 | 6.498% | $176.776 | $176.78 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
Purchase #2 | $28.81 | 5.512% | $30.398 | $30.40 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
Purchase #3 | $131.59 | 7.496% | $141.454 | $141.45 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
Purchase #4 | $108.38 | 4.602% | $113.3676 | $113.37 | $113.35 | $113.40 |
Purchase #5 | $136.58 | 6.150% | $144.9797 | $144.98 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
Purchase #6 | $241.29 | 10.762% | $267.2576 | $267.26 | $267.25 | $267.30 |
Purchase #7 | $73.66 | 7.168% | $78.9399 | $78.94 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $886.30 | $953.1728 | $953.18 | $953.20 | $953.30 |