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 | $231.32 | 6.545% | $246.4599 | $246.46 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
Purchase #2 | $179.65 | 11.347% | $200.0349 | $200.03 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
Purchase #3 | $95.91 | 4.494% | $100.2202 | $100.22 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
Purchase #4 | $39.32 | 3.213% | $40.5834 | $40.58 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
Purchase #5 | $190.50 | 5.271% | $200.5413 | $200.54 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
Purchase #6 | $22.83 | 7.217% | $24.4776 | $24.48 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
Purchase #7 | $169.89 | 5.831% | $179.7963 | $179.80 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $929.42 | $992.1136 | $992.11 | $992.15 | $992.10 |