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 | $178.67 | 8.289% | $193.48 | $193.48 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
Purchase #2 | $160.47 | 5.525% | $169.336 | $169.34 | $169.35 | $169.30 |
Purchase #3 | $182.40 | 4.311% | $190.2633 | $190.26 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
Purchase #4 | $7.74 | 6.587% | $8.2498 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
Purchase #5 | $15.71 | 3.535% | $16.2653 | $16.27 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
Purchase #6 | $177.53 | 3.542% | $183.8181 | $183.82 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
Purchase #7 | $75.83 | 13.232% | $85.8638 | $85.86 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $798.35 | $847.2763 | $847.28 | $847.25 | $847.30 |