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 | $158.58 | 12.737% | $178.7783 | $178.78 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
Purchase #2 | $128.26 | 10.288% | $141.4554 | $141.46 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
Purchase #3 | $84.58 | 4.598% | $88.469 | $88.47 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
Purchase #4 | $36.88 | 9.240% | $40.2877 | $40.29 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
Purchase #5 | $5.90 | 10.814% | $6.538 | $6.54 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
Purchase #6 | $234.45 | 12.323% | $263.3413 | $263.34 | $263.35 | $263.30 |
Purchase #7 | $103.52 | 10.380% | $114.2654 | $114.27 | $114.25 | $114.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $752.17 | $833.1351 | $833.15 | $833.15 | $833.20 |