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 | $74.40 | 10.424% | $82.1555 | $82.16 | $82.15 | $82.20 |
Purchase #2 | $36.75 | 4.652% | $38.4596 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
Purchase #3 | $227.28 | 5.304% | $239.3349 | $239.33 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
Purchase #4 | $48.37 | 10.153% | $53.281 | $53.28 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
Purchase #5 | $165.84 | 8.275% | $179.5633 | $179.56 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
Purchase #6 | $237.60 | 5.548% | $250.782 | $250.78 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
Purchase #7 | $125.99 | 10.682% | $139.4483 | $139.45 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $916.23 | $983.0246 | $983.02 | $983.05 | $983.10 |