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 | $176.95 | 12.700% | $199.4227 | $199.42 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
Purchase #2 | $154.56 | 3.857% | $160.5214 | $160.52 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
Purchase #3 | $85.92 | 3.326% | $88.7777 | $88.78 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
Purchase #4 | $155.28 | 6.261% | $165.0021 | $165.00 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
Purchase #5 | $78.73 | 9.830% | $86.4692 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
Purchase #6 | $23.81 | 5.589% | $25.1407 | $25.14 | $25.15 | $25.10 |
Purchase #7 | $40.32 | 13.708% | $45.8471 | $45.85 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $715.57 | $771.1809 | $771.18 | $771.15 | $771.10 |