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 | $182.44 | 9.657% | $200.0582 | $200.06 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
Purchase #2 | $38.34 | 10.471% | $42.3546 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
Purchase #3 | $79.60 | 7.228% | $85.3535 | $85.35 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
Purchase #4 | $139.77 | 4.874% | $146.5824 | $146.58 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
Purchase #5 | $6.69 | 11.268% | $7.4438 | $7.44 | $7.45 | $7.40 |
Purchase #6 | $155.58 | 8.176% | $168.3002 | $168.30 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
Purchase #7 | $22.76 | 6.305% | $24.195 | $24.20 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $625.18 | $674.2877 | $674.28 | $674.30 | $674.40 |