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 | $178.40 | 4.802% | $186.9668 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
Purchase #2 | $35.76 | 5.650% | $37.7804 | $37.78 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
Purchase #3 | $212.77 | 7.871% | $229.5171 | $229.52 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
Purchase #4 | $40.89 | 3.670% | $42.3907 | $42.39 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #5 | $67.42 | 6.541% | $71.8299 | $71.83 | $71.85 | $71.80 |
Purchase #6 | $231.52 | 12.593% | $260.6753 | $260.68 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
Purchase #7 | $45.49 | 7.817% | $49.046 | $49.05 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $812.25 | $878.2062 | $878.22 | $878.25 | $878.20 |