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 | $161.96 | 8.359% | $175.4982 | $175.50 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
Purchase #2 | $147.78 | 12.728% | $166.5894 | $166.59 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
Purchase #3 | $182.95 | 8.768% | $198.9911 | $198.99 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
Purchase #4 | $246.79 | 3.760% | $256.0693 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
Purchase #5 | $8.73 | 10.198% | $9.6203 | $9.62 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
Purchase #6 | $185.41 | 12.374% | $208.3526 | $208.35 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
Purchase #7 | $7.79 | 7.346% | $8.3623 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $941.41 | $1,023.4832 | $1,023.48 | $1,023.45 | $1,023.60 |