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 | $152.86 | 12.168% | $171.46 | $171.46 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
Purchase #2 | $63.48 | 12.191% | $71.2188 | $71.22 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
Purchase #3 | $198.53 | 7.683% | $213.7831 | $213.78 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
Purchase #4 | $7.93 | 7.453% | $8.521 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
Purchase #5 | $226.52 | 13.635% | $257.406 | $257.41 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
Purchase #6 | $59.41 | 3.406% | $61.4335 | $61.43 | $61.45 | $61.40 |
Purchase #7 | $134.94 | 11.351% | $150.257 | $150.26 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $843.67 | $934.0794 | $934.08 | $934.05 | $934.10 |