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 | $196.94 | 5.362% | $207.4999 | $207.50 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
Purchase #2 | $78.84 | 3.344% | $81.4764 | $81.48 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
Purchase #3 | $86.45 | 13.737% | $98.3256 | $98.33 | $98.35 | $98.30 |
Purchase #4 | $26.74 | 3.309% | $27.6248 | $27.62 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
Purchase #5 | $113.80 | 3.629% | $117.9298 | $117.93 | $117.95 | $117.90 |
Purchase #6 | $137.32 | 6.386% | $146.0893 | $146.09 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
Purchase #7 | $227.35 | 4.493% | $237.5648 | $237.56 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $867.44 | $916.5106 | $916.51 | $916.55 | $916.50 |