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 | $224.87 | 12.585% | $253.1699 | $253.17 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
Purchase #2 | $161.43 | 4.266% | $168.3166 | $168.32 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
Purchase #3 | $181.72 | 4.543% | $189.9755 | $189.98 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
Purchase #4 | $73.60 | 6.325% | $78.2552 | $78.26 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
Purchase #5 | $5.44 | 13.227% | $6.1595 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
Purchase #6 | $89.85 | 11.544% | $100.2223 | $100.22 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
Purchase #7 | $38.44 | 10.259% | $42.3836 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $775.35 | $838.4826 | $838.49 | $838.45 | $838.60 |