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 | $152.75 | 8.669% | $165.9919 | $165.99 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
Purchase #2 | $102.33 | 4.805% | $107.247 | $107.25 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
Purchase #3 | $48.78 | 10.543% | $53.9229 | $53.92 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
Purchase #4 | $68.25 | 10.694% | $75.5487 | $75.55 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
Purchase #5 | $175.99 | 13.277% | $199.3562 | $199.36 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
Purchase #6 | $71.95 | 11.429% | $80.1732 | $80.17 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
Purchase #7 | $249.66 | 13.516% | $283.404 | $283.40 | $283.40 | $283.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $869.71 | $965.6439 | $965.64 | $965.60 | $965.60 |