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 | $157.88 | 11.788% | $176.4909 | $176.49 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
Purchase #2 | $76.83 | 12.422% | $86.3738 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
Purchase #3 | $154.84 | 13.423% | $175.6242 | $175.62 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
Purchase #4 | $83.70 | 5.193% | $88.0465 | $88.05 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
Purchase #5 | $86.72 | 7.468% | $93.1962 | $93.20 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
Purchase #6 | $187.62 | 8.561% | $203.6821 | $203.68 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
Purchase #7 | $167.91 | 11.474% | $187.176 | $187.18 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $915.50 | $1,010.5897 | $1,010.59 | $1,010.60 | $1,010.60 |