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 | $87.85 | 5.240% | $92.4533 | $92.45 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
Purchase #2 | $187.52 | 4.129% | $195.2627 | $195.26 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
Purchase #3 | $88.61 | 10.493% | $97.9078 | $97.91 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
Purchase #4 | $210.73 | 6.689% | $224.8257 | $224.83 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
Purchase #5 | $185.48 | 13.625% | $210.7517 | $210.75 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
Purchase #6 | $47.65 | 3.775% | $49.4488 | $49.45 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
Purchase #7 | $149.73 | 10.773% | $165.8604 | $165.86 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $957.57 | $1,036.5104 | $1,036.51 | $1,036.50 | $1,036.60 |