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 | $162.80 | 13.803% | $185.2713 | $185.27 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
Purchase #2 | $43.56 | 3.871% | $45.2462 | $45.25 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
Purchase #3 | $76.85 | 12.114% | $86.1596 | $86.16 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
Purchase #4 | $31.50 | 5.552% | $33.2489 | $33.25 | $33.25 | $33.20 |
Purchase #5 | $193.63 | 10.195% | $213.3706 | $213.37 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
Purchase #6 | $238.88 | 7.329% | $256.3875 | $256.39 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
Purchase #7 | $155.95 | 8.817% | $169.7001 | $169.70 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $903.17 | $989.3842 | $989.39 | $989.35 | $989.40 |