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 | $170.83 | 10.142% | $188.1556 | $188.16 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
Purchase #2 | $5.37 | 11.278% | $5.9756 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
Purchase #3 | $217.90 | 13.622% | $247.5823 | $247.58 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
Purchase #4 | $76.28 | 5.581% | $80.5372 | $80.54 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
Purchase #5 | $34.92 | 12.152% | $39.1635 | $39.16 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
Purchase #6 | $127.74 | 11.767% | $142.7712 | $142.77 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
Purchase #7 | $147.39 | 6.366% | $156.7728 | $156.77 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $780.43 | $860.9582 | $860.96 | $860.95 | $861.10 |