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 | $189.87 | 10.499% | $209.8045 | $209.80 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
Purchase #2 | $35.60 | 7.500% | $38.27 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
Purchase #3 | $83.88 | 10.142% | $92.3871 | $92.39 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
Purchase #4 | $55.94 | 5.317% | $58.9143 | $58.91 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
Purchase #5 | $244.28 | 12.759% | $275.4477 | $275.45 | $275.45 | $275.40 |
Purchase #6 | $171.26 | 4.874% | $179.6072 | $179.61 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
Purchase #7 | $42.62 | 7.295% | $45.7291 | $45.73 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $823.45 | $900.1599 | $900.16 | $900.15 | $900.10 |