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 | $132.81 | 11.844% | $148.54 | $148.54 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
Purchase #2 | $164.34 | 13.767% | $186.9647 | $186.96 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
Purchase #3 | $71.72 | 9.835% | $78.7737 | $78.77 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
Purchase #4 | $63.70 | 8.860% | $69.3438 | $69.34 | $69.35 | $69.30 |
Purchase #5 | $35.63 | 7.515% | $38.3076 | $38.31 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
Purchase #6 | $56.96 | 5.232% | $59.9401 | $59.94 | $59.95 | $59.90 |
Purchase #7 | $162.87 | 5.147% | $171.2529 | $171.25 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $688.03 | $753.1228 | $753.11 | $753.10 | $753.10 |