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 | $34.55 | 7.665% | $37.1983 | $37.20 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
Purchase #2 | $40.25 | 4.783% | $42.1752 | $42.18 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
Purchase #3 | $133.31 | 12.690% | $150.227 | $150.23 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
Purchase #4 | $106.28 | 7.529% | $114.2818 | $114.28 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
Purchase #5 | $46.97 | 13.852% | $53.4763 | $53.48 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
Purchase #6 | $179.72 | 10.526% | $198.6373 | $198.64 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
Purchase #7 | $214.72 | 3.694% | $222.6518 | $222.65 | $222.65 | $222.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $755.80 | $818.6477 | $818.66 | $818.75 | $818.70 |