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 | $174.90 | 6.261% | $185.8505 | $185.85 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
Purchase #2 | $135.86 | 12.789% | $153.2351 | $153.24 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
Purchase #3 | $41.28 | 8.230% | $44.6773 | $44.68 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
Purchase #4 | $158.69 | 5.354% | $167.1863 | $167.19 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
Purchase #5 | $184.62 | 5.297% | $194.3993 | $194.40 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
Purchase #6 | $54.66 | 13.539% | $62.0604 | $62.06 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
Purchase #7 | $249.69 | 11.771% | $279.081 | $279.08 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $999.70 | $1,086.4899 | $1,086.50 | $1,086.55 | $1,086.60 |