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 | $185.94 | 9.604% | $203.7977 | $203.80 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
Purchase #2 | $97.44 | 10.500% | $107.6712 | $107.67 | $107.65 | $107.70 |
Purchase #3 | $142.35 | 5.835% | $150.6561 | $150.66 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
Purchase #4 | $17.37 | 3.249% | $17.9344 | $17.93 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
Purchase #5 | $145.88 | 11.413% | $162.5293 | $162.53 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
Purchase #6 | $234.91 | 7.589% | $252.7373 | $252.74 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
Purchase #7 | $19.69 | 4.336% | $20.5438 | $20.54 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $843.58 | $915.8698 | $915.87 | $915.90 | $915.80 |