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 | $180.88 | 3.105% | $186.4963 | $186.50 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
Purchase #2 | $154.76 | 9.184% | $168.9732 | $168.97 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
Purchase #3 | $134.79 | 5.753% | $142.5445 | $142.54 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
Purchase #4 | $54.61 | 7.574% | $58.7462 | $58.75 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
Purchase #5 | $19.74 | 6.518% | $21.0267 | $21.03 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
Purchase #6 | $160.97 | 9.861% | $176.8433 | $176.84 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
Purchase #7 | $99.76 | 11.596% | $111.3282 | $111.33 | $111.35 | $111.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $805.51 | $865.9584 | $865.96 | $866.00 | $865.80 |