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 | $149.27 | 11.573% | $166.545 | $166.55 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
Purchase #2 | $12.81 | 5.328% | $13.4925 | $13.49 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
Purchase #3 | $55.28 | 5.700% | $58.431 | $58.43 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
Purchase #4 | $144.63 | 5.476% | $152.5499 | $152.55 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
Purchase #5 | $111.74 | 4.113% | $116.3359 | $116.34 | $116.35 | $116.30 |
Purchase #6 | $184.80 | 3.165% | $190.6489 | $190.65 | $190.65 | $190.60 |
Purchase #7 | $168.32 | 4.418% | $175.7564 | $175.76 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $826.85 | $873.7596 | $873.77 | $873.80 | $873.60 |