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 | $179.76 | 3.370% | $185.8179 | $185.82 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
Purchase #2 | $170.63 | 8.749% | $185.5584 | $185.56 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
Purchase #3 | $164.26 | 6.562% | $175.0387 | $175.04 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
Purchase #4 | $25.32 | 7.699% | $27.2694 | $27.27 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
Purchase #5 | $92.54 | 5.673% | $97.7898 | $97.79 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
Purchase #6 | $236.33 | 11.841% | $264.3138 | $264.31 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
Purchase #7 | $132.76 | 12.552% | $149.424 | $149.42 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.60 | $1,085.2120 | $1,085.21 | $1,085.15 | $1,085.20 |