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 | $152.89 | 6.366% | $162.623 | $162.62 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
Purchase #2 | $32.89 | 6.465% | $35.0163 | $35.02 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
Purchase #3 | $70.80 | 5.265% | $74.5276 | $74.53 | $74.55 | $74.50 |
Purchase #4 | $79.41 | 5.488% | $83.768 | $83.77 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
Purchase #5 | $247.80 | 3.325% | $256.0394 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
Purchase #6 | $74.46 | 3.196% | $76.8397 | $76.84 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
Purchase #7 | $166.57 | 13.416% | $188.917 | $188.92 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $824.82 | $877.7310 | $877.74 | $877.70 | $877.60 |