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 | $178.25 | 3.806% | $185.0342 | $185.03 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
Purchase #2 | $52.80 | 7.473% | $56.7457 | $56.75 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
Purchase #3 | $39.69 | 9.108% | $43.305 | $43.31 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
Purchase #4 | $52.70 | 11.478% | $58.7489 | $58.75 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
Purchase #5 | $55.25 | 8.238% | $59.8015 | $59.80 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
Purchase #6 | $34.39 | 10.655% | $38.0543 | $38.05 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
Purchase #7 | $38.55 | 10.796% | $42.7119 | $42.71 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $451.63 | $484.4015 | $484.40 | $484.40 | $484.30 |