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 | $171.80 | 5.275% | $180.8625 | $180.86 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
Purchase #2 | $36.81 | 10.198% | $40.5639 | $40.56 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
Purchase #3 | $239.80 | 6.348% | $255.0225 | $255.02 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
Purchase #4 | $43.52 | 3.405% | $45.0019 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
Purchase #5 | $27.28 | 11.403% | $30.3907 | $30.39 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
Purchase #6 | $200.77 | 13.633% | $228.141 | $228.14 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
Purchase #7 | $80.90 | 9.161% | $88.3112 | $88.31 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $800.88 | $868.2937 | $868.28 | $868.25 | $868.30 |