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 | $159.87 | 3.523% | $165.5022 | $165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
Purchase #2 | $70.57 | 7.773% | $76.0554 | $76.06 | $76.05 | $76.10 |
Purchase #3 | $67.47 | 12.663% | $76.0137 | $76.01 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
Purchase #4 | $187.53 | 6.546% | $199.8057 | $199.81 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
Purchase #5 | $178.64 | 3.540% | $184.9639 | $184.96 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
Purchase #6 | $149.69 | 13.357% | $169.6841 | $169.68 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
Purchase #7 | $105.79 | 4.717% | $110.7801 | $110.78 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $919.56 | $982.8051 | $982.80 | $982.80 | $982.90 |