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 | $171.81 | 9.702% | $188.479 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
Purchase #2 | $38.53 | 3.789% | $39.9899 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Purchase #3 | $210.65 | 11.632% | $235.1528 | $235.15 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
Purchase #4 | $132.84 | 9.558% | $145.5368 | $145.54 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
Purchase #5 | $135.78 | 13.313% | $153.8564 | $153.86 | $153.85 | $153.90 |
Purchase #6 | $7.56 | 12.362% | $8.4946 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
Purchase #7 | $86.29 | 6.251% | $91.684 | $91.68 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $783.46 | $863.1935 | $863.19 | $863.25 | $863.30 |