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 | $167.53 | 10.536% | $185.181 | $185.18 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
Purchase #2 | $56.72 | 11.352% | $63.1589 | $63.16 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
Purchase #3 | $32.46 | 13.332% | $36.7876 | $36.79 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
Purchase #4 | $9.71 | 10.620% | $10.7412 | $10.74 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
Purchase #5 | $82.64 | 3.557% | $85.5795 | $85.58 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
Purchase #6 | $222.31 | 8.840% | $241.9622 | $241.96 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
Purchase #7 | $140.25 | 10.246% | $154.62 | $154.62 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $711.62 | $778.0304 | $778.03 | $778.05 | $778.10 |