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 | $158.53 | 13.840% | $180.4706 | $180.47 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
Purchase #2 | $129.37 | 13.459% | $146.7819 | $146.78 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
Purchase #3 | $63.30 | 12.598% | $71.2745 | $71.27 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
Purchase #4 | $45.58 | 8.359% | $49.39 | $49.39 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
Purchase #5 | $243.30 | 11.296% | $270.7832 | $270.78 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
Purchase #6 | $145.65 | 12.224% | $163.4543 | $163.45 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
Purchase #7 | $15.28 | 6.733% | $16.3088 | $16.31 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $801.01 | $898.4633 | $898.45 | $898.45 | $898.60 |