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 | $195.70 | 6.361% | $208.1485 | $208.15 | $208.15 | $208.10 |
Purchase #2 | $241.26 | 11.232% | $268.3583 | $268.36 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
Purchase #3 | $36.97 | 3.647% | $38.3183 | $38.32 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
Purchase #4 | $15.80 | 4.222% | $16.4671 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
Purchase #5 | $182.66 | 10.736% | $202.2704 | $202.27 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
Purchase #6 | $44.86 | 7.564% | $48.2532 | $48.25 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
Purchase #7 | $29.57 | 3.802% | $30.6943 | $30.69 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $746.82 | $812.5101 | $812.51 | $812.45 | $812.60 |