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 | $78.30 | 10.189% | $86.278 | $86.28 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
Purchase #2 | $116.51 | 10.273% | $128.4791 | $128.48 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
Purchase #3 | $122.98 | 11.736% | $137.4129 | $137.41 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
Purchase #4 | $189.88 | 3.737% | $196.9758 | $196.98 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
Purchase #5 | $165.48 | 4.387% | $172.7396 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
Purchase #6 | $142.54 | 8.364% | $154.462 | $154.46 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
Purchase #7 | $22.82 | 13.483% | $25.8968 | $25.90 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $838.51 | $902.2442 | $902.25 | $902.30 | $902.30 |