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 | $189.33 | 3.259% | $195.5003 | $195.50 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
Purchase #2 | $75.98 | 13.538% | $86.2662 | $86.27 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
Purchase #3 | $236.50 | 9.740% | $259.5351 | $259.54 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
Purchase #4 | $77.67 | 9.404% | $84.9741 | $84.97 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
Purchase #5 | $233.32 | 4.172% | $243.0541 | $243.05 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
Purchase #6 | $227.74 | 10.167% | $250.8943 | $250.89 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
Purchase #7 | $156.67 | 13.541% | $177.8847 | $177.88 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,197.21 | $1,298.1088 | $1,298.10 | $1,298.10 | $1,298.20 |