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 | $180.92 | 10.565% | $200.0342 | $200.03 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
Purchase #2 | $71.48 | 10.363% | $78.8875 | $78.89 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
Purchase #3 | $37.61 | 13.770% | $42.7889 | $42.79 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #4 | $54.32 | 8.348% | $58.8546 | $58.85 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
Purchase #5 | $169.65 | 3.119% | $174.9414 | $174.94 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
Purchase #6 | $179.81 | 11.460% | $200.4162 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
Purchase #7 | $93.38 | 4.283% | $97.3795 | $97.38 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $787.17 | $853.3023 | $853.30 | $853.35 | $853.30 |