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 | $138.44 | 4.563% | $144.757 | $144.76 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
Purchase #2 | $34.29 | 8.406% | $37.1724 | $37.17 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
Purchase #3 | $195.28 | 12.316% | $219.3307 | $219.33 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
Purchase #4 | $28.33 | 11.867% | $31.6919 | $31.69 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
Purchase #5 | $203.43 | 4.843% | $213.2821 | $213.28 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
Purchase #6 | $173.74 | 8.691% | $188.8397 | $188.84 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
Purchase #7 | $6.55 | 13.114% | $7.409 | $7.41 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $780.06 | $842.4828 | $842.48 | $842.50 | $842.50 |