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 | $180.30 | 5.468% | $190.1588 | $190.16 | $190.15 | $190.20 |
Purchase #2 | $15.46 | 10.459% | $17.077 | $17.08 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
Purchase #3 | $52.76 | 10.193% | $58.1378 | $58.14 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
Purchase #4 | $237.93 | 8.608% | $258.411 | $258.41 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
Purchase #5 | $60.56 | 9.523% | $66.3271 | $66.33 | $66.35 | $66.30 |
Purchase #6 | $137.86 | 11.843% | $154.1868 | $154.19 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
Purchase #7 | $40.38 | 6.342% | $42.9409 | $42.94 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $725.25 | $787.2394 | $787.25 | $787.30 | $787.20 |