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 | $37.51 | 8.611% | $40.74 | $40.74 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
Purchase #2 | $14.74 | 9.135% | $16.0865 | $16.09 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
Purchase #3 | $153.98 | 7.200% | $165.0666 | $165.07 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
Purchase #4 | $44.97 | 3.777% | $46.6685 | $46.67 | $46.65 | $46.70 |
Purchase #5 | $21.50 | 12.762% | $24.2438 | $24.24 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
Purchase #6 | $122.72 | 12.575% | $138.152 | $138.15 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
Purchase #7 | $188.98 | 8.306% | $204.6767 | $204.68 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $584.40 | $635.6341 | $635.64 | $635.65 | $635.70 |