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 | $159.87 | 7.768% | $172.2887 | $172.29 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
Purchase #2 | $35.69 | 7.657% | $38.4228 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
Purchase #3 | $25.28 | 10.159% | $27.8482 | $27.85 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
Purchase #4 | $30.85 | 5.355% | $32.502 | $32.50 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
Purchase #5 | $244.51 | 5.450% | $257.8358 | $257.84 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
Purchase #6 | $101.78 | 10.625% | $112.5941 | $112.59 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
Purchase #7 | $208.44 | 12.471% | $234.4346 | $234.43 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $806.42 | $875.9262 | $875.92 | $875.95 | $875.80 |