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 | $69.88 | 3.259% | $72.1574 | $72.16 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
Purchase #2 | $180.28 | 3.444% | $186.4888 | $186.49 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
Purchase #3 | $227.92 | 4.491% | $238.1559 | $238.16 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
Purchase #4 | $64.82 | 10.421% | $71.5749 | $71.57 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
Purchase #5 | $133.54 | 11.441% | $148.8183 | $148.82 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
Purchase #6 | $47.94 | 8.347% | $51.9416 | $51.94 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
Purchase #7 | $37.49 | 4.626% | $39.2243 | $39.22 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $761.87 | $808.3612 | $808.36 | $808.30 | $808.40 |