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 | $180.36 | 5.661% | $190.5702 | $190.57 | $190.55 | $190.60 |
Purchase #2 | $81.87 | 5.383% | $86.2771 | $86.28 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
Purchase #3 | $76.39 | 4.515% | $79.839 | $79.84 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
Purchase #4 | $71.42 | 10.329% | $78.797 | $78.80 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
Purchase #5 | $233.80 | 10.659% | $258.7207 | $258.72 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
Purchase #6 | $246.80 | 7.717% | $265.8456 | $265.85 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
Purchase #7 | $95.77 | 10.131% | $105.4725 | $105.47 | $105.45 | $105.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.41 | $1,065.5221 | $1,065.53 | $1,065.50 | $1,065.50 |