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 | $176.50 | 4.700% | $184.7955 | $184.80 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
Purchase #2 | $11.69 | 4.179% | $12.1785 | $12.18 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
Purchase #3 | $136.66 | 3.785% | $141.8326 | $141.83 | $141.85 | $141.80 |
Purchase #4 | $87.72 | 5.770% | $92.7814 | $92.78 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
Purchase #5 | $161.90 | 3.843% | $168.1218 | $168.12 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
Purchase #6 | $112.62 | 5.157% | $118.4278 | $118.43 | $118.45 | $118.40 |
Purchase #7 | $212.40 | 5.331% | $223.723 | $223.72 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $899.49 | $941.8606 | $941.86 | $941.90 | $941.80 |