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 | $181.97 | 7.849% | $196.2528 | $196.25 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
Purchase #2 | $78.94 | 5.479% | $83.2651 | $83.27 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
Purchase #3 | $102.75 | 13.150% | $116.2616 | $116.26 | $116.25 | $116.30 |
Purchase #4 | $89.84 | 8.202% | $97.2087 | $97.21 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
Purchase #5 | $77.33 | 3.528% | $80.0582 | $80.06 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
Purchase #6 | $188.25 | 12.546% | $211.8678 | $211.87 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
Purchase #7 | $160.77 | 6.680% | $171.5094 | $171.51 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $879.85 | $956.4236 | $956.43 | $956.35 | $956.60 |