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 | $175.99 | 5.552% | $185.761 | $185.76 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
Purchase #2 | $67.60 | 4.664% | $70.7529 | $70.75 | $70.75 | $70.80 |
Purchase #3 | $221.50 | 10.761% | $245.3356 | $245.34 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
Purchase #4 | $25.46 | 9.164% | $27.7932 | $27.79 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
Purchase #5 | $180.42 | 11.151% | $200.5386 | $200.54 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
Purchase #6 | $246.93 | 5.591% | $260.7359 | $260.74 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
Purchase #7 | $6.41 | 12.298% | $7.1983 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $924.31 | $998.1155 | $998.12 | $998.15 | $998.10 |