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 | $123.98 | 3.448% | $128.2548 | $128.25 | $128.25 | $128.30 |
Purchase #2 | $199.90 | 4.183% | $208.2618 | $208.26 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
Purchase #3 | $42.46 | 10.220% | $46.7994 | $46.80 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
Purchase #4 | $70.73 | 8.218% | $76.5426 | $76.54 | $76.55 | $76.50 |
Purchase #5 | $144.50 | 4.378% | $150.8262 | $150.83 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
Purchase #6 | $75.42 | 10.800% | $83.5654 | $83.57 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
Purchase #7 | $146.65 | 12.448% | $164.905 | $164.91 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $803.64 | $859.1552 | $859.16 | $859.15 | $859.20 |