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 | $190.91 | 4.687% | $199.858 | $199.86 | $199.85 | $199.90 |
Purchase #2 | $198.40 | 8.503% | $215.27 | $215.27 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
Purchase #3 | $79.34 | 4.566% | $82.9627 | $82.96 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
Purchase #4 | $6.87 | 8.870% | $7.4794 | $7.48 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
Purchase #5 | $227.37 | 8.520% | $246.7419 | $246.74 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
Purchase #6 | $70.88 | 11.298% | $78.888 | $78.89 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
Purchase #7 | $138.84 | 5.765% | $146.8441 | $146.84 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $912.61 | $978.0441 | $978.04 | $978.05 | $978.10 |