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 | $150.30 | 5.188% | $158.0976 | $158.10 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
Purchase #2 | $86.78 | 5.293% | $91.3733 | $91.37 | $91.35 | $91.40 |
Purchase #3 | $75.37 | 4.584% | $78.825 | $78.83 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
Purchase #4 | $103.29 | 11.394% | $115.0589 | $115.06 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
Purchase #5 | $119.25 | 5.141% | $125.3806 | $125.38 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
Purchase #6 | $122.71 | 3.742% | $127.3018 | $127.30 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
Purchase #7 | $31.31 | 5.170% | $32.9287 | $32.93 | $32.95 | $32.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $689.01 | $728.9659 | $728.97 | $729.00 | $729.00 |