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 | $167.64 | 10.624% | $185.4501 | $185.45 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
Purchase #2 | $29.43 | 3.345% | $30.4144 | $30.41 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
Purchase #3 | $189.63 | 13.119% | $214.5076 | $214.51 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
Purchase #4 | $44.42 | 10.819% | $49.2258 | $49.23 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
Purchase #5 | $83.28 | 3.715% | $86.3739 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
Purchase #6 | $92.59 | 11.406% | $103.1508 | $103.15 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
Purchase #7 | $199.91 | 11.752% | $223.4034 | $223.40 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $806.90 | $892.5260 | $892.52 | $892.50 | $892.60 |