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 | $146.41 | 8.144% | $158.3336 | $158.33 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
Purchase #2 | $78.81 | 5.504% | $83.1477 | $83.15 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
Purchase #3 | $169.93 | 9.367% | $185.8473 | $185.85 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
Purchase #4 | $35.75 | 10.727% | $39.5849 | $39.58 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
Purchase #5 | $201.85 | 7.263% | $216.5104 | $216.51 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
Purchase #6 | $97.85 | 4.774% | $102.5214 | $102.52 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
Purchase #7 | $78.77 | 3.741% | $81.7168 | $81.72 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $809.37 | $867.6621 | $867.66 | $867.65 | $867.50 |