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 | $157.96 | 9.373% | $172.7656 | $172.77 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
Purchase #2 | $73.28 | 12.695% | $82.5829 | $82.58 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
Purchase #3 | $148.36 | 4.385% | $154.8656 | $154.87 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
Purchase #4 | $79.35 | 12.791% | $89.4997 | $89.50 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
Purchase #5 | $125.81 | 3.387% | $130.0712 | $130.07 | $130.05 | $130.10 |
Purchase #6 | $121.61 | 8.156% | $131.5285 | $131.53 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
Purchase #7 | $91.57 | 6.449% | $97.4753 | $97.48 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $797.94 | $858.7888 | $858.80 | $858.80 | $858.90 |