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 | $127.98 | 5.495% | $135.0125 | $135.01 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
Purchase #2 | $220.96 | 13.485% | $250.7565 | $250.76 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
Purchase #3 | $178.96 | 4.313% | $186.6785 | $186.68 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
Purchase #4 | $23.58 | 11.160% | $26.2115 | $26.21 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
Purchase #5 | $6.96 | 4.379% | $7.2648 | $7.26 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
Purchase #6 | $65.95 | 8.527% | $71.5736 | $71.57 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
Purchase #7 | $155.75 | 13.206% | $176.3183 | $176.32 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $780.14 | $853.8157 | $853.81 | $853.75 | $853.90 |