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 | $181.59 | 12.780% | $204.7972 | $204.80 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
Purchase #2 | $151.47 | 11.283% | $168.5604 | $168.56 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
Purchase #3 | $37.28 | 5.741% | $39.4202 | $39.42 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
Purchase #4 | $87.53 | 8.345% | $94.8344 | $94.83 | $94.85 | $94.80 |
Purchase #5 | $117.27 | 11.521% | $130.7807 | $130.78 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
Purchase #6 | $149.50 | 8.625% | $162.3944 | $162.39 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
Purchase #7 | $116.27 | 12.290% | $130.5596 | $130.56 | $130.55 | $130.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $840.91 | $931.3469 | $931.34 | $931.35 | $931.40 |