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 | $174.50 | 12.345% | $196.042 | $196.04 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
Purchase #2 | $6.96 | 4.830% | $7.2962 | $7.30 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
Purchase #3 | $63.36 | 11.773% | $70.8194 | $70.82 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
Purchase #4 | $73.69 | 6.656% | $78.5948 | $78.59 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
Purchase #5 | $93.91 | 6.660% | $100.1644 | $100.16 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
Purchase #6 | $215.39 | 13.466% | $244.3944 | $244.39 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
Purchase #7 | $151.48 | 7.260% | $162.4774 | $162.48 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $779.29 | $859.7886 | $859.78 | $859.80 | $859.80 |