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 | $156.74 | 9.399% | $171.472 | $171.47 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
Purchase #2 | $132.26 | 7.555% | $142.2522 | $142.25 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
Purchase #3 | $13.87 | 9.724% | $15.2187 | $15.22 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
Purchase #4 | $43.89 | 10.704% | $48.588 | $48.59 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
Purchase #5 | $173.97 | 10.508% | $192.2508 | $192.25 | $192.25 | $192.30 |
Purchase #6 | $68.60 | 5.737% | $72.5356 | $72.54 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
Purchase #7 | $167.32 | 9.810% | $183.7341 | $183.73 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $756.65 | $826.0514 | $826.05 | $826.05 | $826.10 |