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 | $184.26 | 7.726% | $198.4959 | $198.50 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
Purchase #2 | $231.78 | 3.345% | $239.533 | $239.53 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
Purchase #3 | $206.68 | 13.600% | $234.7885 | $234.79 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
Purchase #4 | $36.51 | 7.720% | $39.3286 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
Purchase #5 | $5.63 | 4.773% | $5.8987 | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
Purchase #6 | $237.36 | 9.692% | $260.3649 | $260.36 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
Purchase #7 | $80.26 | 9.744% | $88.0805 | $88.08 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $982.48 | $1,066.4901 | $1,066.49 | $1,066.55 | $1,066.50 |