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 | $185.35 | 8.155% | $200.4653 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
Purchase #2 | $20.62 | 12.453% | $23.1878 | $23.19 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
Purchase #3 | $84.56 | 6.345% | $89.9253 | $89.93 | $89.95 | $89.90 |
Purchase #4 | $72.88 | 3.607% | $75.5088 | $75.51 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
Purchase #5 | $170.34 | 4.678% | $178.3085 | $178.31 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
Purchase #6 | $229.46 | 9.326% | $250.8594 | $250.86 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
Purchase #7 | $189.32 | 6.406% | $201.4478 | $201.45 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $952.53 | $1,019.7029 | $1,019.72 | $1,019.70 | $1,019.70 |