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 | $171.60 | 8.315% | $185.8685 | $185.87 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
Purchase #2 | $185.37 | 5.870% | $196.2512 | $196.25 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
Purchase #3 | $80.44 | 3.749% | $83.4557 | $83.46 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
Purchase #4 | $17.76 | 5.830% | $18.7954 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
Purchase #5 | $177.29 | 7.263% | $190.1666 | $190.17 | $190.15 | $190.20 |
Purchase #6 | $205.50 | 13.580% | $233.4069 | $233.41 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
Purchase #7 | $60.81 | 11.499% | $67.8025 | $67.80 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $898.77 | $975.7468 | $975.76 | $975.70 | $975.90 |