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 | $152.96 | 11.143% | $170.0043 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
Purchase #2 | $150.29 | 10.649% | $166.2944 | $166.29 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
Purchase #3 | $119.90 | 7.569% | $128.9752 | $128.98 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
Purchase #4 | $235.95 | 9.525% | $258.4242 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
Purchase #5 | $71.27 | 12.478% | $80.1631 | $80.16 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
Purchase #6 | $17.57 | 6.255% | $18.669 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
Purchase #7 | $49.91 | 3.680% | $51.7467 | $51.75 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $797.85 | $874.2769 | $874.27 | $874.25 | $874.30 |