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 | $171.80 | 9.706% | $188.4749 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
Purchase #2 | $91.34 | 8.455% | $99.0628 | $99.06 | $99.05 | $99.10 |
Purchase #3 | $43.59 | 7.496% | $46.8575 | $46.86 | $46.85 | $46.90 |
Purchase #4 | $10.34 | 10.392% | $11.4145 | $11.41 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
Purchase #5 | $6.73 | 7.128% | $7.2097 | $7.21 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
Purchase #6 | $249.69 | 7.462% | $268.3219 | $268.32 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
Purchase #7 | $192.54 | 12.753% | $217.0946 | $217.09 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $766.03 | $838.4359 | $838.42 | $838.35 | $838.50 |