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 | $189.81 | 3.673% | $196.7817 | $196.78 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
Purchase #2 | $77.53 | 10.605% | $85.7521 | $85.75 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
Purchase #3 | $180.38 | 5.450% | $190.2107 | $190.21 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
Purchase #4 | $6.50 | 9.362% | $7.1085 | $7.11 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
Purchase #5 | $23.27 | 8.102% | $25.1553 | $25.16 | $25.15 | $25.20 |
Purchase #6 | $104.60 | 7.623% | $112.5737 | $112.57 | $112.55 | $112.60 |
Purchase #7 | $230.56 | 13.111% | $260.7887 | $260.79 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $812.65 | $878.3707 | $878.37 | $878.35 | $878.50 |