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 | $150.72 | 11.729% | $168.3979 | $168.40 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
Purchase #2 | $47.58 | 11.322% | $52.967 | $52.97 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
Purchase #3 | $67.90 | 6.638% | $72.4072 | $72.41 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
Purchase #4 | $90.73 | 5.482% | $95.7038 | $95.70 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
Purchase #5 | $217.75 | 8.564% | $236.3981 | $236.40 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
Purchase #6 | $83.48 | 3.639% | $86.5178 | $86.52 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
Purchase #7 | $24.34 | 3.638% | $25.2255 | $25.23 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $682.50 | $737.6173 | $737.63 | $737.60 | $737.60 |