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 | $175.80 | 5.323% | $185.1578 | $185.16 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
Purchase #2 | $130.83 | 8.729% | $142.2502 | $142.25 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
Purchase #3 | $83.55 | 13.543% | $94.8652 | $94.87 | $94.85 | $94.90 |
Purchase #4 | $18.47 | 8.709% | $20.0786 | $20.08 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
Purchase #5 | $89.94 | 5.193% | $94.6106 | $94.61 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
Purchase #6 | $180.77 | 5.696% | $191.0667 | $191.07 | $191.05 | $191.10 |
Purchase #7 | $36.71 | 13.167% | $41.5436 | $41.54 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $716.07 | $769.5727 | $769.58 | $769.55 | $769.70 |