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 | $178.59 | 5.290% | $188.0374 | $188.04 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
Purchase #2 | $75.47 | 3.404% | $78.039 | $78.04 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
Purchase #3 | $29.76 | 10.633% | $32.9244 | $32.92 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
Purchase #4 | $29.47 | 6.424% | $31.3632 | $31.36 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
Purchase #5 | $106.32 | 6.188% | $112.8991 | $112.90 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
Purchase #6 | $35.71 | 11.371% | $39.7706 | $39.77 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
Purchase #7 | $90.44 | 8.298% | $97.9447 | $97.94 | $97.95 | $97.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $545.76 | $580.9784 | $580.97 | $580.95 | $580.90 |