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 | $185.97 | 5.581% | $196.349 | $196.35 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
Purchase #2 | $45.97 | 5.858% | $48.6629 | $48.66 | $48.65 | $48.70 |
Purchase #3 | $185.55 | 10.251% | $204.5707 | $204.57 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
Purchase #4 | $13.31 | 4.156% | $13.8632 | $13.86 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
Purchase #5 | $13.29 | 8.586% | $14.4311 | $14.43 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
Purchase #6 | $88.76 | 11.841% | $99.2701 | $99.27 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
Purchase #7 | $248.75 | 9.235% | $271.7221 | $271.72 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $781.60 | $848.8691 | $848.86 | $848.80 | $848.90 |