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 | $170.70 | 10.259% | $188.2121 | $188.21 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
Purchase #2 | $79.81 | 11.570% | $89.044 | $89.04 | $89.05 | $89.00 |
Purchase #3 | $54.51 | 7.438% | $58.5645 | $58.56 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
Purchase #4 | $68.34 | 7.836% | $73.6951 | $73.70 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
Purchase #5 | $160.67 | 6.772% | $171.5506 | $171.55 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
Purchase #6 | $229.58 | 6.407% | $244.2892 | $244.29 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
Purchase #7 | $80.98 | 8.813% | $88.1168 | $88.12 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $844.59 | $913.4723 | $913.47 | $913.45 | $913.50 |