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 | $102.38 | 5.491% | $108.0017 | $108.00 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
Purchase #2 | $225.70 | 10.526% | $249.4572 | $249.46 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
Purchase #3 | $20.85 | 4.572% | $21.8033 | $21.80 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
Purchase #4 | $72.50 | 5.866% | $76.7529 | $76.75 | $76.75 | $76.80 |
Purchase #5 | $158.30 | 3.843% | $164.3835 | $164.38 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
Purchase #6 | $186.30 | 7.462% | $200.2017 | $200.20 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
Purchase #7 | $19.68 | 12.252% | $22.0912 | $22.09 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $785.71 | $842.6915 | $842.68 | $842.70 | $842.80 |