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 | $173.87 | 6.500% | $185.1716 | $185.17 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
Purchase #2 | $128.51 | 12.475% | $144.5416 | $144.54 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
Purchase #3 | $175.47 | 4.254% | $182.9345 | $182.93 | $182.95 | $182.90 |
Purchase #4 | $76.36 | 7.380% | $81.9954 | $82.00 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
Purchase #5 | $51.82 | 7.125% | $55.5122 | $55.51 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #6 | $142.85 | 3.211% | $147.4369 | $147.44 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
Purchase #7 | $128.81 | 11.184% | $143.2161 | $143.22 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $877.69 | $940.8083 | $940.81 | $940.80 | $940.70 |