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 | $178.58 | 4.178% | $186.0411 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
Purchase #2 | $115.63 | 10.845% | $128.1701 | $128.17 | $128.15 | $128.20 |
Purchase #3 | $92.46 | 5.634% | $97.6692 | $97.67 | $97.65 | $97.70 |
Purchase #4 | $206.72 | 7.200% | $221.6038 | $221.60 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
Purchase #5 | $31.45 | 5.334% | $33.1275 | $33.13 | $33.15 | $33.10 |
Purchase #6 | $122.48 | 7.521% | $131.6917 | $131.69 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
Purchase #7 | $33.51 | 12.724% | $37.7738 | $37.77 | $37.75 | $37.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $780.83 | $836.0772 | $836.07 | $836.05 | $836.10 |