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 | $168.86 | 11.606% | $188.4579 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
Purchase #2 | $53.56 | 11.272% | $59.5973 | $59.60 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
Purchase #3 | $239.70 | 7.122% | $256.7714 | $256.77 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
Purchase #4 | $81.70 | 8.214% | $88.4108 | $88.41 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
Purchase #5 | $87.77 | 8.516% | $95.2445 | $95.24 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
Purchase #6 | $246.47 | 7.450% | $264.832 | $264.83 | $264.85 | $264.80 |
Purchase #7 | $158.25 | 8.369% | $171.4939 | $171.49 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,036.31 | $1,124.8078 | $1,124.80 | $1,124.80 | $1,124.80 |