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 | $7.75 | 5.150% | $8.1491 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
Purchase #2 | $184.86 | 3.802% | $191.8884 | $191.89 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
Purchase #3 | $149.30 | 4.854% | $156.547 | $156.55 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
Purchase #4 | $167.54 | 3.556% | $173.4977 | $173.50 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
Purchase #5 | $85.64 | 10.447% | $94.5868 | $94.59 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
Purchase #6 | $14.96 | 13.409% | $16.966 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
Purchase #7 | $179.49 | 7.295% | $192.5838 | $192.58 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $789.54 | $834.2188 | $834.23 | $834.25 | $834.20 |