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 | $175.39 | 7.204% | $188.0251 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
Purchase #2 | $76.93 | 8.252% | $83.2783 | $83.28 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
Purchase #3 | $145.36 | 10.472% | $160.5821 | $160.58 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
Purchase #4 | $135.70 | 3.468% | $140.4061 | $140.41 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
Purchase #5 | $217.97 | 11.722% | $243.5204 | $243.52 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
Purchase #6 | $14.51 | 10.128% | $15.9796 | $15.98 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
Purchase #7 | $38.46 | 4.124% | $40.0461 | $40.05 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $804.32 | $871.8377 | $871.85 | $871.90 | $871.80 |