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 | $184.79 | 6.501% | $196.8032 | $196.80 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
Purchase #2 | $225.60 | 5.709% | $238.4795 | $238.48 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
Purchase #3 | $57.34 | 10.104% | $63.1336 | $63.13 | $63.15 | $63.10 |
Purchase #4 | $79.30 | 5.844% | $83.9343 | $83.93 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
Purchase #5 | $25.47 | 9.338% | $27.8484 | $27.85 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
Purchase #6 | $174.85 | 7.665% | $188.2523 | $188.25 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
Purchase #7 | $238.50 | 3.572% | $247.0192 | $247.02 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.85 | $1,045.4705 | $1,045.46 | $1,045.50 | $1,045.40 |