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 | $135.50 | 6.845% | $144.775 | $144.78 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
Purchase #2 | $77.65 | 4.828% | $81.3989 | $81.40 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
Purchase #3 | $209.63 | 9.285% | $229.0941 | $229.09 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
Purchase #4 | $88.74 | 12.332% | $99.6834 | $99.68 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
Purchase #5 | $36.53 | 11.763% | $40.827 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
Purchase #6 | $178.37 | 4.764% | $186.8675 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
Purchase #7 | $76.89 | 7.523% | $82.6744 | $82.67 | $82.65 | $82.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $803.31 | $865.3203 | $865.32 | $865.35 | $865.40 |