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 | $165.47 | 11.870% | $185.1113 | $185.11 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
Purchase #2 | $104.77 | 3.540% | $108.4789 | $108.48 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
Purchase #3 | $31.40 | 13.665% | $35.6908 | $35.69 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
Purchase #4 | $27.92 | 7.139% | $29.9132 | $29.91 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
Purchase #5 | $219.78 | 8.615% | $238.714 | $238.71 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
Purchase #6 | $39.68 | 6.376% | $42.21 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
Purchase #7 | $250.76 | 3.687% | $260.0055 | $260.01 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $839.78 | $900.1237 | $900.12 | $900.10 | $900.10 |