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 | $165.88 | 8.790% | $180.4609 | $180.46 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
Purchase #2 | $239.26 | 12.347% | $268.8014 | $268.80 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
Purchase #3 | $206.99 | 4.183% | $215.6484 | $215.65 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
Purchase #4 | $33.28 | 12.674% | $37.4979 | $37.50 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #5 | $147.56 | 3.269% | $152.3837 | $152.38 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
Purchase #6 | $178.38 | 6.796% | $190.5027 | $190.50 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
Purchase #7 | $34.52 | 4.465% | $36.0613 | $36.06 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,005.87 | $1,081.3563 | $1,081.35 | $1,081.35 | $1,081.40 |