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 | $159.86 | 10.436% | $176.543 | $176.54 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
Purchase #2 | $65.75 | 11.667% | $73.4211 | $73.42 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
Purchase #3 | $37.87 | 4.705% | $39.6518 | $39.65 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
Purchase #4 | $87.40 | 3.235% | $90.2274 | $90.23 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
Purchase #5 | $102.49 | 13.710% | $116.5414 | $116.54 | $116.55 | $116.50 |
Purchase #6 | $165.80 | 11.492% | $184.8537 | $184.85 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
Purchase #7 | $186.42 | 7.450% | $200.3083 | $200.31 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $805.59 | $881.5467 | $881.54 | $881.55 | $881.50 |