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 | $187.72 | 8.759% | $204.1624 | $204.16 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
Purchase #2 | $20.76 | 3.119% | $21.4075 | $21.41 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
Purchase #3 | $49.50 | 10.417% | $54.6564 | $54.66 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
Purchase #4 | $80.95 | 5.356% | $85.2857 | $85.29 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
Purchase #5 | $124.40 | 12.118% | $139.4748 | $139.47 | $139.45 | $139.50 |
Purchase #6 | $19.87 | 12.206% | $22.2953 | $22.30 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
Purchase #7 | $7.32 | 8.398% | $7.9347 | $7.93 | $7.95 | $7.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $490.52 | $535.2168 | $535.22 | $535.20 | $535.30 |