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 | $176.80 | 5.125% | $185.861 | $185.86 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
Purchase #2 | $191.27 | 3.624% | $198.2016 | $198.20 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
Purchase #3 | $154.74 | 9.686% | $169.7281 | $169.73 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
Purchase #4 | $112.37 | 5.412% | $118.4515 | $118.45 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
Purchase #5 | $166.45 | 5.620% | $175.8045 | $175.80 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
Purchase #6 | $160.53 | 12.404% | $180.4421 | $180.44 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
Purchase #7 | $50.50 | 13.851% | $57.4948 | $57.49 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,012.66 | $1,085.9836 | $1,085.97 | $1,086.00 | $1,086.00 |