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 | $175.85 | 11.550% | $196.1607 | $196.16 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
Purchase #2 | $144.51 | 11.672% | $161.3772 | $161.38 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
Purchase #3 | $36.98 | 3.754% | $38.3682 | $38.37 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
Purchase #4 | $161.46 | 8.115% | $174.5625 | $174.56 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
Purchase #5 | $122.90 | 8.647% | $133.5272 | $133.53 | $133.55 | $133.50 |
Purchase #6 | $55.78 | 5.324% | $58.7497 | $58.75 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
Purchase #7 | $103.46 | 7.793% | $111.5226 | $111.52 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $800.94 | $874.2681 | $874.27 | $874.25 | $874.30 |