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 | $188.59 | 4.168% | $196.4504 | $196.45 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
Purchase #2 | $241.95 | 13.864% | $275.4939 | $275.49 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
Purchase #3 | $105.75 | 9.694% | $116.0014 | $116.00 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
Purchase #4 | $158.68 | 9.486% | $173.7324 | $173.73 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
Purchase #5 | $75.86 | 12.273% | $85.1703 | $85.17 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
Purchase #6 | $86.37 | 7.411% | $92.7709 | $92.77 | $92.75 | $92.80 |
Purchase #7 | $130.87 | 13.129% | $148.0519 | $148.05 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.07 | $1,087.6712 | $1,087.66 | $1,087.65 | $1,087.80 |