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 | 6.743% | $180.2462 | $180.25 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
Purchase #2 | $210.41 | 3.822% | $218.4519 | $218.45 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
Purchase #3 | $121.71 | 5.473% | $128.3712 | $128.37 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
Purchase #4 | $94.68 | 3.418% | $97.9162 | $97.92 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
Purchase #5 | $63.35 | 13.464% | $71.8794 | $71.88 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
Purchase #6 | $36.81 | 13.745% | $41.8695 | $41.87 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
Purchase #7 | $238.94 | 4.847% | $250.5214 | $250.52 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $934.76 | $989.2558 | $989.26 | $989.20 | $989.30 |