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 | $165.67 | 7.539% | $178.1599 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
Purchase #2 | $88.86 | 4.554% | $92.9067 | $92.91 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
Purchase #3 | $203.40 | 11.685% | $227.1673 | $227.17 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
Purchase #4 | $23.54 | 10.435% | $25.9964 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
Purchase #5 | $7.88 | 12.504% | $8.8653 | $8.87 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
Purchase #6 | $83.79 | 10.230% | $92.3617 | $92.36 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
Purchase #7 | $217.85 | 5.760% | $230.3982 | $230.40 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $790.99 | $855.8555 | $855.87 | $855.80 | $856.00 |