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 | $155.90 | 10.827% | $172.7793 | $172.78 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
Purchase #2 | $76.73 | 6.534% | $81.7435 | $81.74 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
Purchase #3 | $93.61 | 3.873% | $97.2355 | $97.24 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
Purchase #4 | $132.64 | 13.524% | $150.5782 | $150.58 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
Purchase #5 | $222.46 | 4.512% | $232.4974 | $232.50 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
Purchase #6 | $69.51 | 9.117% | $75.8472 | $75.85 | $75.85 | $75.80 |
Purchase #7 | $24.39 | 7.640% | $26.2534 | $26.25 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $775.24 | $836.9345 | $836.94 | $837.00 | $836.90 |