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 | $144.71 | 8.746% | $157.3663 | $157.37 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
Purchase #2 | $122.77 | 3.837% | $127.4807 | $127.48 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
Purchase #3 | $167.77 | 6.870% | $179.2958 | $179.30 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
Purchase #4 | $14.78 | 13.134% | $16.7212 | $16.72 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
Purchase #5 | $81.96 | 4.724% | $85.8318 | $85.83 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
Purchase #6 | $146.99 | 12.572% | $165.4696 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
Purchase #7 | $31.45 | 7.421% | $33.7839 | $33.78 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $710.43 | $765.9493 | $765.95 | $765.95 | $766.00 |