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 | $247.43 | 13.231% | $280.1675 | $280.17 | $280.15 | $280.20 |
Purchase #2 | $156.45 | 5.640% | $165.2738 | $165.27 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
Purchase #3 | $81.46 | 11.451% | $90.788 | $90.79 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
Purchase #4 | $12.59 | 6.662% | $13.4287 | $13.43 | $13.45 | $13.40 |
Purchase #5 | $67.65 | 10.488% | $74.7451 | $74.75 | $74.75 | $74.70 |
Purchase #6 | $29.73 | 13.267% | $33.6743 | $33.67 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
Purchase #7 | $177.57 | 3.621% | $183.9998 | $184.00 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $772.88 | $842.0772 | $842.08 | $842.05 | $842.10 |