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 | $185.78 | 5.769% | $196.4976 | $196.50 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
Purchase #2 | $135.78 | 5.227% | $142.8772 | $142.88 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
Purchase #3 | $243.53 | 4.695% | $254.9637 | $254.96 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
Purchase #4 | $74.31 | 10.395% | $82.0345 | $82.03 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
Purchase #5 | $44.86 | 8.372% | $48.6157 | $48.62 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
Purchase #6 | $230.66 | 8.441% | $250.13 | $250.13 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
Purchase #7 | $71.74 | 10.368% | $79.178 | $79.18 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.66 | $1,054.2967 | $1,054.30 | $1,054.35 | $1,054.30 |