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 | $185.45 | 5.387% | $195.4402 | $195.44 | $195.45 | $195.40 |
Purchase #2 | $7.91 | 7.577% | $8.5093 | $8.51 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
Purchase #3 | $153.67 | 11.786% | $171.7815 | $171.78 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
Purchase #4 | $86.33 | 8.221% | $93.4272 | $93.43 | $93.45 | $93.40 |
Purchase #5 | $198.81 | 7.447% | $213.6154 | $213.62 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
Purchase #6 | $187.89 | 9.370% | $205.4953 | $205.50 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
Purchase #7 | $99.48 | 12.790% | $112.2035 | $112.20 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $919.54 | $1,000.4724 | $1,000.48 | $1,000.50 | $1,000.40 |