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 | $146.89 | 10.395% | $162.1592 | $162.16 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
Purchase #2 | $71.45 | 5.116% | $75.1054 | $75.11 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
Purchase #3 | $78.40 | 4.785% | $82.1514 | $82.15 | $82.15 | $82.20 |
Purchase #4 | $9.58 | 5.280% | $10.0858 | $10.09 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
Purchase #5 | $178.63 | 8.772% | $194.2994 | $194.30 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
Purchase #6 | $187.37 | 9.125% | $204.4675 | $204.47 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
Purchase #7 | $204.89 | 7.386% | $220.0232 | $220.02 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $877.21 | $948.2919 | $948.30 | $948.25 | $948.40 |