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 | $156.58 | 5.625% | $165.3876 | $165.39 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
Purchase #2 | $107.61 | 4.523% | $112.4772 | $112.48 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
Purchase #3 | $210.74 | 12.381% | $236.8317 | $236.83 | $236.85 | $236.80 |
Purchase #4 | $174.38 | 3.137% | $179.8503 | $179.85 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
Purchase #5 | $118.43 | 10.170% | $130.4743 | $130.47 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
Purchase #6 | $64.94 | 8.416% | $70.4054 | $70.41 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
Purchase #7 | $82.53 | 8.347% | $89.4188 | $89.42 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $915.21 | $984.8453 | $984.85 | $984.85 | $984.90 |