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 | $189.96 | 4.552% | $198.607 | $198.61 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
Purchase #2 | $129.73 | 3.655% | $134.4716 | $134.47 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
Purchase #3 | $43.77 | 5.694% | $46.2623 | $46.26 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
Purchase #4 | $5.91 | 5.259% | $6.2208 | $6.22 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
Purchase #5 | $35.89 | 3.799% | $37.2535 | $37.25 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
Purchase #6 | $238.51 | 3.656% | $247.2299 | $247.23 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
Purchase #7 | $171.69 | 10.645% | $189.9664 | $189.97 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $815.46 | $860.0115 | $860.01 | $859.95 | $860.10 |