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 | $185.95 | 10.513% | $205.4989 | $205.50 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
Purchase #2 | $20.36 | 7.218% | $21.8296 | $21.83 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
Purchase #3 | $244.81 | 13.186% | $277.0906 | $277.09 | $277.10 | $277.10 |
Purchase #4 | $106.75 | 6.415% | $113.598 | $113.60 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
Purchase #5 | $52.64 | 3.639% | $54.5556 | $54.56 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
Purchase #6 | $151.32 | 13.275% | $171.4077 | $171.41 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
Purchase #7 | $18.59 | 12.304% | $20.8773 | $20.88 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $780.42 | $864.8577 | $864.87 | $864.90 | $864.90 |